variocoupler

American  

[vair-ee-oh-kuhp-ler] / ˌvɛər i oʊˈkʌp lər /

noun

Electricity.

1. a transformer having coils with a self-impedance that is essentially constant but a mutual impedance that can be varied by moving one coil with respect to the other.

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Etymology

Origin of variocoupler

First recorded in 1920–25; vari(able) + -o- + coupler

Example Sentences

Likewise connect the other loading coil in one side of the closed, or secondary circuit between the variable .0007 mfd. condenser and the secondary coil of the loose coupler or variocoupler as shown in Fig.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop a�rials, audion and grids—no, I am not saying these words to show off.

From Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In by Whipple, Wayne

This is the part of the variocoupler that is called the stator.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

The rotor of a variometer or variocoupler is a rotating coil.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)

A diagram of a variocoupler is shown at A in Fig.

From The Radio Amateur's Hand Book by Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick)