synchronous speed

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noun Electricity.

the speed at which an alternating-current machine must operate to generate electromotive force at a given frequency.

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The jet engine instantly brought two advances over propellers: it doubled the speed and it was far more reliable.
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Really, he had made astonishing speed for one who had tunnelled his way underp.
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A long stretch of smooth ice followed, over which he glided with ever-increasing speed.
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Never again would he sit behind that wheel rejoicing in the insolence of speed.
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In fact, his appearance was so formidable that Davy did not pause for a second look, but started off at the top of his speed.
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And the girl, scarce believing her good fortune, departed with a speed that bordered on the ludicrous.
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