dynamo
20
6.7
- noun
- /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/
- Specialized
:
dínamo
- The engineer explained how the dynamo converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to power the lights.
- an electric dynamo
- a planetary dynamo
- a galactic dynamo
Meanwhile, Brother Corn here has managed to create a Dynamo, an engine and a light bulb.
- Meanwhile, Brother Corn here has managed to create a Dynamo, an engine and a light bulb.
- We've got some idea of how this Dynamo works, but there's a still a lot of detail there that's not really understood.
Examples
-
You realize right here in this building, there's a fully-functioning dynamo and thousands of liters of fuel, more than adequate for any power need.
-
Historically, the middle market has been a dynamo for job creation and economic growth.
Blog text (2) -
But this is where the first Dynamo and grid was built.
-
Meanwhile, Brother Corn here has managed to create a Dynamo, an engine and a light bulb.
-
The servant aligned the dynamo with the wheel and gave the pedal a healthy kick.
Fiction book (1990) -
The mercury boils, converts water to steam, which in turn drives the dynamo, generating all the electrical power we need for light, heat, air conditioning and equipment.
-
During the power outage, we relied on the dynamo to generate electricity for essential appliances.
-
Understanding how a dynamo works is crucial for anyone studying electrical engineering.
Synonyms
256
3.7
A machine that makes electricity from moving parts, often used during power cuts
2
4.1
A machine that uses wind to make electricity
A machine that makes electricity by moving a hot gas or liquid through a magnetic field
Compounds
How Powerful
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word dynamo comes from the Greek word dynamis meaning 'power'. You see the same root in dynamic and dynamite, things full of energy, so a dynamo is a machine that makes electrical power.