aerogenerator
|aero-gen-er-a-tor|
B2
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/ˌɛroʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/
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/ˌeərəʊˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə/
wind energy converter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogenerator' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'generator' meaning 'a device that generates electricity'.
Historical Evolution
'aerogenerator' was coined in the 20th century as wind energy technology advanced.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any device generating power from air movement, but now it specifically refers to wind turbines.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45