dynamo
Definitions of dynamo
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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 armaturesynonyms: perpetuum mobiletype of:gasgenerator, generatorengine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
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engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic inductionsynonyms: gasgenerator, generatortypes:wisselstroomdynamoan old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)perpetuum mobilegenerator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armatureturbogeneratorgenerator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric powertype of:motormotor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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