Wind turbine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030480",
  "term": "Wind turbine",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A machine that converts energy from the wind into electricity. The wind spins a set of blades connected to a generator.\n\n2. Machine that converts energy from the wind into electricity. The wind spins a set of blades connected to a generator.\n\n3. Wind energy conversion device that produces electricity; typically three blades rotating about a horizontal axis and positioned up-wind of the supporting tower.",
  "subject": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "Student's Guide to Global Climate Change",
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/wind-turbine/"
}