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Turbogenerator

Turbogenerator \Tur`bo*gen"er*a`tor\, n. [See Turbine, and Generator.] An electric generator or dynamo which is combined on one frame with a turbomotor, by which it is driven.

Wiktionary
turbogenerator

n. A turbine directly connected to an electric generator in order to generate power.

WordNet
turbogenerator

n. generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power

Usage examples of "turbogenerator".

We sprinted to avoid a truck whose howling turbogenerator powered hub-center electric motors in all six wheels.

From overheard conversations she gathered that something called the boiler feed pumps were causing the intense interest, and if they failed all the turbogenerators would go down like a house of cards.

Only one boiler was working, providing steam to turn the turbogenerators and provide electrical power.

Overhead, the flight techs battened down the transparisteel bubble as Isolder activated the turbogenerators and armed his missiles and blasters.