electromotive

[ ih-lek-truh-moh-tiv ]

/ ɪˌlɛk trəˈmoʊ tɪv /

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adjective

pertaining to, producing, or tending to produce a flow of electricity.

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Origin of electromotive

First recorded in 1800–10; electro- + motive

Words nearby electromotive

electromechanical dissociation, electromerism, electrometallurgy, electrometeor, electrometer, electromotive, electromotive force, electromotive series, electromyogram, electromyograph, electromyography

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How to use electromotive in a sentence

Rusty lead, so to speak, so connected with bright lead, has a high electromotive force.
Steam Steel and Electricity|James W. Steele
The electromotive forces produced are proportional to the number of lines of force cut per second.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower
In the account of the experiment just given, electric currents are produced, while in Law I, electromotive forces are mentioned.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower
Now whenever an electric conductor cuts magnetic lines of force an electromotive force is induced in the conductor.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower

The curve of Fig. 440 represents one cycle, that is, one complete series of changes in the electromotive forces.
Physics|Willis Eugene Tower

British Dictionary definitions for electromotive

electromotive

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈməʊtɪv) /

adjective

of, concerned with, producing, or tending to produce an electric current

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Scientific definitions for electromotive

electromotive

[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-mō′tĭv ]

Capable of accelerating electric charges and creating electric current; having electric potential.