motor térmico

Definitions of motor térmico
  1. noun
    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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    aeromotor
    the engine that powers and aircraft
    motor del automóvil
    the engine that propels an automobile
    generador
    engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
    alternador
    an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
    dinamo, dínamo
    generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
    motor de reacción, reactor
    a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion
    magneto
    a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
    turbogenerador
    generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power
    type of:
    motor
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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