electromotive

[ ih-lek-truh-moh-tiv ]

adjective

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

electromotive

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

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

electromotive

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-mō′tĭv /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of electromotive¹

First recorded in 1800–10; electro- + motive

Example Sentences

Rusty lead, so to speak, so connected with bright lead, has a high electromotive force.

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The electromotive forces produced are proportional to the number of lines of force cut per second.

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In the account of the experiment just given, electric currents are produced, while in Law I, electromotive forces are mentioned.

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Now whenever an electric conductor cuts magnetic lines of force an electromotive force is induced in the conductor.

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The curve of Fig. 440 represents one cycle, that is, one complete series of changes in the electromotive forces.

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