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turbine blade

British

noun

any of a number of bladelike vanes assembled around the periphery of a turbine rotor to guide the steam or gas flow

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turbine blade

The lab has worked with companies, universities and other laboratories and pioneered research into wind turbine blade design that set the standard for efficiency in the broader wind industry, according to DOE.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025

"The last remaining change is the high pressure turbine blade on the TEN variant, which frustratingly is delayed, so it is going to be the middle of next year," he said.

From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2022

The plane also holds the world record for transporting the longest piece of air cargo — a 138-foot turbine blade — and hosting the highest altitude art exhibition.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022

The world’s first wind turbine blade bridge was recently installed in western Poland.

From The Verge ● Feb. 11, 2022

A double-edged sword, or turbine blade, if you will.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2021

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