amplidyne
[ am-pli-dahyn ]
/ ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn /
noun Electricity.
a direct-current generator with a rotating armature, capable of magnifying a small amount of power supplied to the field winding of the device and using the amplified power to operate an attached, direct-current motor.
Origin of amplidyne
First recorded in 1935–40;
ampli(fier) +
dyne
Words nearby amplidyne
amplexicaul,
amplexifoliate,
amplexus,
ampliate,
ampliation,
amplidyne,
amplification,
amplificatory,
amplifier,
amplifier host,
amplify