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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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 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

Most of the companies flagged Monday are electronics businesses, but they also include optics companies, a turbine blade company, state laboratories at universities and other businesses.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

A wind turbine blade factory in Hull is to be doubled in size after the government confirmed it would provide financial support for the expansion.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2021

That business has been plagued by issues like dropping global demand and turbine blade failures, which have contributed to the stock’s swoon in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2018

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