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turbine blade

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Thousands of tonnes of wind turbine blade material are expected to require replacement by 2030, leading to the question of what to do with them.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

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

Sheldon said enhancements are being made to the cooling jacket around the turbine blade to make it more durable.

From Reuters Mar. 9, 2023

The result, according to Vestas, is a virgin-grade epoxy that can be used again to make a new turbine blade.

From The Verge Feb. 13, 2023

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

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