impeller


im·pel·ler

noun \im-ˈpe-lər\

Definition of IMPELLER

1
: one that impels
2
a : a rotor located in a conduit to impart motion to a fluid b : a blade of a rotor

Variants of IMPELLER

im·pel·ler also im·pel·lor \im-ˈpe-lər\

First Known Use of IMPELLER

1685

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