selsyn

British

/ ˈsɛlsɪn /

noun

another name for synchro

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Etymology

Origin of selsyn

from _sel ( _f- ) + _syn ( _chronous )

Example Sentences

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The manipulator's face, by agency of clip, wire, radio control and minuscule selsyn, projected his scowl, smile, sneer or grimace to the peaked little face he controlled.

From Sjambak by Vance, Jack

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