Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

turbined

Verb
/ˈtɜːrbaɪnd/
Definition
The past tense of the verb ‘turbine’, which refers to the action of driving or operating a turbine or using turbines in a process.
Examples
  • The engineer turbined the generator to increase energy output.
  • During the experiment, the water was turbined to measure the flow rate.
  • They turbined the wind to generate electricity for the entire community.
Meaning
To have provided power or mechanical energy by means of a turbine.
Synonyms
  • Powered
  • Driven
  • Operated