TechnologyAugust 23, 2026

impeller

im-PEL-er

Definition

A rotating component within a machine, such as a pump or turbocharger, designed to increase the pressure and flow of a fluid or gas.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'impellere', meaning to push or drive forward, and entered English via the verb 'impel' to describe a device that exerts force on a fluid.

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