GAS TURBINE


Meaning of GAS TURBINE in English

An internal-combustion rotating engine with one main moving part: the rotor with pinwheel-like blades attached. Air is compressed by the first rows of blades and delivered to the combustion chambers, from which the exhaust is directed to pass the remaining blades and to generate the power. Power is extremely smooth due to the absence of explosions and reciprocating parts.

English dictionary of automotive terms.      Английский словарь автомобильных терминов.