"Kaplan turbine" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Kaplan turbines [plural]
Etymology: Named after the inventor, Austrian professor Viktor Kaplan. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kaplan turbine (plural Kaplan turbines)
  1. (hydroelectricity) A water turbine that has adjustable blades so that a constant rate of revolution is achieved. Wikipedia link: Viktor Kaplan Related terms: Francis turbine, Turgo turbine, Tyson turbine

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