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impeller

1. n. [Production Logging]

A device that responds to fluid flow and is used as the sensor in a flowmeter. In a spinner flowmeter, the term refers to the spinner, or in some cases to one of the blades of the spinner. An impeller is also used in a torque flowmeter.

See: fluid flowspinner flowmetertorque flowmeter