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Noun: impeller  im'pe-lu(r)
  1. A rotating component with blades that increases the pressure and flow of a fluid, especially in pumps, compressors, or turbines
    "The damaged impeller caused a decrease in the engine's efficiency"

Derived forms: impellers

Type of: blade, vane

Part of: rotor

Encyclopedia: Impeller