motor generator

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. one or more motors mechanically coupled to one or more generators for converting or transforming electric current into mechanical energy.

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motor generator British  

noun

1. a generator driven by an electric motor, by means of which the voltage, frequency, or phases of an electrical power supply can be changed

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Etymology

Origin of motor generator

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The instrument also has a motor generator, which supplies the electricity needed to power the strikers.

From Washington Times

In addition to general on-site service, Pugh also installed a safety timer on the system to prevent the motor generator from being left running.

From Washington Times

This belt-driven motor/generator/starter and small 48-volt battery provide brief but significant boosts of up to 90 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque on the V8.

From The Wall Street Journal

The K is definitely a penalty,” added Newey, referring to the MGU-K, the motor generator unit that recovers the energy generated while braking.

From Reuters

"The likely thing they did was reduce the power running through the inverter and the motor generator, particularly if they are having problems in high power demand situations."

From Los Angeles Times