turbogenerator
/ˈtɜːrboʊˌdʒɛnəˈreɪtər/ · tur·bo·gen·er·a·tor
noun
- A turbine that is directly connected to an electric generator for the purpose of producing electrical power. The hydro‑electric station upgraded its old equipment with a modern turbogenerator to boost output.
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Did you know? The term “turbogenerator” gained prominence during the 1930s when large‑scale hydro‑electric projects began pairing turbines with generators in a single, compact unit, a design still common in modern power plants.