synchronous motor

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. a synchronous machine that acts as a motor.

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synchronous motor British  

noun

1. an alternating-current motor that runs at a speed that is equal to or is a multiple of the frequency of the supply

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Etymology

Origin of synchronous motor

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Some of these were related to the linear synchronous motor launch system that allowed the ride to reach 100 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Such a condition exists in a continuous current motor; but in a synchronous motor, such as described, this condition is fulfilled only when the speed is normal.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

This connects up the two armature coils in series, and the motor will then run as a synchronous motor.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

The simplest form of a synchronous motor is obtained by winding a laminated ring provided with pole projections with four coils, and connecting the same in the manner before indicated.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford