Mechanical energy of the turbine converted to electrical energy by the generator, which is the ultimate output; In such a system, the first and fourth step are highly efficient, but the second and third steps are less efficient. The most efficient gas-fired electrical power stations can achieve 50% conversion efficiency.
Ribbit may refer to: 1  The sound made by some Pacific tree frogs or bullfrogs. 2  Ribbit (Pillow Pal) , a plush toy frog made by Ty, Inc. 3  Ribbit (telecommunications company) , a telecommunications company based in Mountain View, California, acquired by BT Group in 2008. Ribbit (telecommunications company) , a telecommunications company based in Mountain View, California, acquired by BT Group in 2008. 2  Ribbit King, a 2003 video game released for the PlayStation 2.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins. Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is then called thrombophlebitis or superficial thrombophlebitis - an annoying but not harmful condition.