amplidyne
[ am-pli-dahyn ]
/ ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn /
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.
Words nearby amplidyne
amplexicaul, amplexifoliate, amplexus, ampliate, ampliation, amplidyne, amplification, amplificatory, amplifier, amplifier host, amplify
Origin of amplidyne
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