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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Turbine Turbine The term 'Turbine' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A machine for generating rotary mechanical power from the energy of a stream of fluid (such as water, steam, or hot gas). Turbines convert the kinetic energy of fluids to mechanical energy through the principles of impulse and reaction, or a mixture of the two'. The term 'Turbine' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' '. The term 'Turbine' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A rotary engine made with a series of curved vanes on a rotating shaft, usually turned by water or steam. Turbines are considered the most economical means to turn large electrical generators. '. Previous 5 Terms: Turbidimeter turbidimeter Turbidity turbidity current turbinate Next 5 Terms: Turbine generator (TG) Turbulence turbulent flow turdine turgometer About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.