wind turbine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wind turbine
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"An electric car contains 80 kg of copper, compared with 20 kg in a conventional one," he notes, while "a wind turbine contains between four and ten tons of copper per megawatt."
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
For eight hours, the 65-year-old displaces tonnes of steel that will become ship hulls and wind turbine components.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
Having a larger footprint benefits wind turbine manufacturers in “what has been a historically volatile industry,” the analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
"The wind turbine is 20 years old now and replacing it will be beyond me," she says.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
There was a radar tower, wind turbine, antennae, and various other weather instruments.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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