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dynamo

dy·namo

US/ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.

generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature

Origin

A shortening of dynamo-electric machine. The element dynamo- is ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”).

Phrases

  • dynamo theory
  • dynamo torch

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