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Definition of Gas turbine
1. Noun. Turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine.
Group relationships: Fan-jet, Fanjet, Fanjet Engine, Turbofan, Turbofan Engine, Turbojet, Turbojet Engine, Gas-turbine Ship
Generic synonyms: Turbine
Generic synonyms: Turbine
Definition of Gas turbine
1. Noun. An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor. ¹
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Medical Definition of Gas turbine
1. (combustion turbine) A turbine that converts the energy of hot compressed gases (produced by burning fuel in compressed air) into mechanical power. Often fired by natural gas or fuel oil. (05 Dec 1998)