impeller

/ɪmˈpɛlər/
noun
  1. A rotating part of a machine (such as a pump, compressor, or fan) that moves fluid or gas by spinning.
    • The pump's impeller broke, so water stopped flowing.
    • A damaged impeller can reduce the efficiency of the engine.
    • The technician replaced the worn impeller in the ventilation system.
  2. A person or thing that impels; someone or something that drives or motivates action.
    • The coach acted as an impeller, pushing the team to do their best.
    • She was the impeller behind the new recycling program at school.
    • Technology has become a major impeller of change in modern society.
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