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Meaning of GAS TURBINE
 
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Definition:
[n] turbine that converts the chemical energy of a liquid fuel into mechanical energy by internal combustion; gaseous products of the fuel (which is burned in compressed air) are expanded through a turbine
 
See Also:
gas-turbine ship
,
turbine
,
turbofan
,
turbofan engine
,
turbojet
,
turbojet engine
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