noun
impulse turbine
A turbine driven by high-speed jets of fluid striking the blades. Rare term; the more common synonym is 衝動タービン.
See also: 衝動タービン
この発電所では衝撃タービンが使われている。
An impulse turbine is used at this power plant.
衝動タービン is the standard term for an impulse turbine; 衝撃タービン is a rare synonym.
Compound of 衝撃 (shock, impact) and タービン (turbine), a calque of English 'impulse turbine'.