Turbine essential (5)

I believe the answer is:

rotor

(Other definitions for rotor that I've seen before include "Turning motor part" , "It lifts helicopter" , "Revolving arm in machine" , "Revolving dynamic part" , "Turning part of an engine" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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