Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning C

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centrifugal pump (sen-TRIF-uh-gull)

A pump consisting of an impeller fixed on a rotating shaft that is enclosed in a casing, and having an inlet and discharge connection. As the rotating impeller whirls the liquid around, centrifugal force builds up enough pressure to force the water through the discharge outlet.