Impeller: meaning, definitions and examples
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impeller
[ ɪmˈpɛlər ]
mechanical
A rotating component of a pump, compressor, or other machine that imparts energy to a fluid.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The impeller in the water pump helps to circulate the coolant through the engine.
- The compressor's impeller increases the pressure of the gas as it flows through.
Translations
Translations of the word "impeller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rotor
🇮🇳 इंपेलर
🇩🇪 Laufrad
🇮🇩 roda gila
🇺🇦 імпелер
🇵🇱 wirnik
🇯🇵 インペラー
🇫🇷 roue
🇪🇸 impulsor
🇹🇷 çark
🇰🇷 임펠러
🇸🇦 دفاعة
🇨🇿 oběžné kolo
🇸🇰 obehové koleso
🇨🇳 叶轮
🇸🇮 tekalno kolo
🇮🇸 hjól
🇰🇿 қозғалтқыш
🇬🇪 იმპელერი
🇦🇿 çark
🇲🇽 impulsor
Etymology
The word 'impeller' originated from the combination of 'im-' meaning 'in' or 'into' and 'pellere' meaning 'to drive'. It first appeared in the early 19th century in the context of machinery and mechanical engineering, specifically in reference to components that impart energy or motion to fluids.