turbogenerator

noun

tur·​bo·​gen·​er·​a·​tor ˌtər-bō-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər 

: an electric generator driven by a turbine

Examples of turbogenerator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two companies will work together on a hybrid-electric turbogenerator designed for next-generation aircraft. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025

Power for take-off is provided by onboard batteries, with the system switching to a small turbogenerator for cruising or topping up the batteries while in the air. —New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025

There are also plans for a turbogenerator in the rear fuselage to provide an additional 45 minute power reserve, should it be needed. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

The final demonstrator will have a maximum gross weight of 9,000 pound (4,000 kg) and pack a 1.2 MW-class turbogenerator. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

Zunum also put out a request for information to manufacturers for the turbogenerator, while the company will design and build the motor in their own factory. —Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 6 Oct. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turbogenerator

• differentiator
• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator