Turboelectric
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Turboelectric is an adjective meaning (of a transmission in ships and locomotives) That uses electric generators to convert the mechanical energy of a turbine into electric energy and electric motors to convert it back into mechanical energy to power the driveshafts.
Meaning
(of a transmission in ships and locomotives) That uses electric generators to convert the mechanical energy of a turbine into electric energy and electric motors to convert it back into mechanical energy to power the driveshafts.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mechanoelectrical, mechanoelectric, turbocharged, petrol-electric, motor, diesel-hydraulic.
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