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.

Nearby words

amplexicaul, amplexifoliate, amplexus, ampliate, ampliation, amplidyne, amplification, amplificatory, amplifier, amplifier host, amplify

Origin of amplidyne

First recorded in 1935–40; ampli(fier) + dyne