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amplidyne
[ am-pli-dahyn ]
/ ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn /
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noun Electricity.
a direct-current generator with a rotating armature, capable of magnifying a small amount of power supplied to the field winding of the device and using the amplified power to operate an attached, direct-current motor.
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Origin of amplidyne
First recorded in 1935–40; ampli(fier) + dyne
Words nearby amplidyne
amplexicaul, amplexifoliate, amplexus, ampliate, ampliation, amplidyne, amplification, amplificatory, amplifier, amplifier host, amplify
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