moteur

Definitions of moteur
  1. noun
    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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    dynamo, générateur
    engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
    moteur thermique
    any engine that makes use of heat to do work
    moteur à réaction
    a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
    dynamo
    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
    moteur à combustion externe
    a heat engine in which ignition occurs outside the chamber (cylinder or turbine) in which heat is converted to mechanical energy
    moteur à combustion interne
    a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
    moteur à réaction
    a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion
  2. noun
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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    moteur électrique, électromoteur
    a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
    dynamo, générateur
    engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
    moteur thermique
    any engine that makes use of heat to do work
    moteur à réaction
    a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
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    appareil, automate
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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