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exciter

exciter

7.8
A device that gives power to start or keep a system working
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsaɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : excitador
  • It will generate large amounts of dust and noise in the sandstone materials' crushing process. The screening machine, driven by the motor vibration exciter, makes the material on the screen surface move in a straight line or circular motion. The mechanical movement of the material and the screening machine will produce noise as well.

Examples

  • They used a brushless exciter system.

    Academic text (2001)
  • As a result, stators, rotor coils, refrigerators, exciters, and torque transfers are different between the two models, Mulholland said.

    Academic text (2001)
  • The exciter in the generator supplies the necessary energy to initiate the electrical process.

  • Engineers improved the exciter to enhance the efficiency of the mechanical system.

  • The vibrations from the exciter help maintain the performance of the machine during operation.

Synonyms

emitter
vsexciter
73 5.6

A device that gives off light, heat, or sound

sends energy to initiate or keep a process running rather than just releasing it
energizer
vsexciter
  • Specialized
2 5.0

A device that gives electrical power to a circuit or system

is broader, supplying energy to start or keep a process running
excitor
vsexciter
  • Specialized
9.8

A device that starts or increases electrical and biological activity

focuses on supplying energy to start or maintain a process
emanator
vsexciter
  • Specialized
8.4

A device that gives off radiation or gas

supplies energy to power processes instead of merely emitting substances

How Powerful

to power
455 3.7
power pack
  • Specialized
2 3.9
exciter
  • Specialized
7.8
booster
  • Specialized
13 4.4
amplifier
  • Specialized
30 3.4

Surface Forms

exciter singular
exciters plural

Morphology

exciter = excite (transparent) = excite + er

Agent/instrument nominalization from the verb 'excite'; in technical contexts 'exciter' denotes a device that supplies excitation, a direct and regular derivation.

Etymology

Exciter comes from the verb excite, which has the parts ex- 'out' and citare 'to stir or move'. So an exciter is something that 'stirs' energy out of a machine — it gives the first power to start or keep a process going.