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A turbine is an engine in which steam, water,
gas, or air, is made to spin a rotating shaft
by pushing on angled blades, like a fan.
Turbines are among the most powerful
machines. Steam turbines are used to drive
generators in power stations and ships'
propellers. Water turbines spin the
generators in hydroelectric power plants,
and gas turbines power most aircraft and
drive machines in industry.
Subject by: Vince Pike