Turbinate in form; top-shaped. / (obsolete) Designating motion like that of a top; gyrating, whirling.

plural of turbination

The act of spinning or whirling.

present participle of turbinate

A device for converting wind power into electricity.

(anatomy) A scrolled spongy bone of the nasal cavity.

A device that converts the energy of moving water, usually at a dam into rotary motion, usually used to make electricity.

a power-generation prime mover having nozzles mounted on the moving element; turned by the reaction of the issuing fluid jet

A system of angled and shaped blades arranged on a rotor through which steam is passed to generate rotational energy. Today, normally used in power stations.

plural of steam turbine