dynamoelectric

[ dahy-nuh-moh-i-lek-trik ]

adjective
  1. pertaining to the conversion of mechanical energy into electric energy, or vice versa: a dynamoelectric machine.

Origin of dynamoelectric

1
First recorded in 1880–85; dynamo- + electric
  • Also dy·na·mo·e·lec·tri·cal [dahy-nuh-moh-i-lek-tri-kuhl] /ˌdaɪ nə moʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪ kəl/ .

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British Dictionary definitions for dynamoelectric

dynamoelectric

dynamoelectrical

/ (ˌdaɪnəməʊɪˈlɛktrɪk) /


adjective
  1. of or concerned with the interconversion of mechanical and electrical energy

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Scientific definitions for dynamoelectric

dynamoelectric

[ dī′nə-mō′ĭ-lĕktrĭk ]


  1. Relating to the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy or vice versa. Hydroelectric power plants and electric engines are examples of dynamoelectric technology.

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