gas turbine, 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
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gas turbine
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turbofan engine, fanjet, fan-jet, fanjet engine, turbojet, turbojet engine, turbofan
gas-turbine ship
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