"turbomolecular" meaning in English

See turbomolecular in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From turbo- + molecular. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|turbo|molecular}} turbo- + molecular Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} turbomolecular (not comparable)
  1. (of a pump) That uses a high-speed turbine to drive molecules (of a gas) in a specific direction Tags: not-comparable
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