noun
- a rotating part of a pump or compressor that moves fluid by imparting kinetic energy
Usage: technical; engineering
Examples
- The water pump’s impellor was damaged and needed replacement.
- Engineers designed a new impellor to increase the pump’s efficiency.
- The centrifugal pump uses an impellor to move water through the system.
- Regular maintenance of the impellor ensures optimal performance.
- The impellor blades were carefully balanced to reduce vibration.