"turbogenerator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turbogenerators [plural]
Etymology: turbo- + generator Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|turbo|generator}} turbo- + generator Head templates: {{en-noun}} turbogenerator (plural turbogenerators)
  1. A turbine directly connected to an electric generator in order to generate power. Wikipedia link: turbogenerator Synonyms: turbo generator, turbo-generator
    Sense id: en-turbogenerator-en-noun-kxbIrIHZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with turbo-

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