magnetoelectric machine
- noun
- /ˌmæɡnɪtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk məˈʃin/
- Specialized
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máquina magnetoeléctrica
- Early automobiles relied on a magnetoelectric machine to generate the high voltage needed for ignition.
Examples
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Early automobiles often relied on a magnetoelectric machine to generate sparks for combustion.
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The mechanic inspected the magnetoelectric machine to diagnose the engine's ignition problem.
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Modern engines rarely use a magnetoelectric machine, having been replaced by electronic ignition systems.
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The magnetoelectric machine is essential for modern engines.
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Many magnetoelectric machines are used in automotive applications.
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The mechanic checked the magnetoelectric machine to ensure it was functioning properly for the gas engine.
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Modern gasoline engines sometimes utilize a magnetoelectric machine to create sparks for combustion.
Synonyms
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3.7
A machine that makes electricity from moving parts, often used during power cuts
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9.3
A small machine that uses magnets to make a strong spark to start an engine
Surface Forms
Morphology
magnetoelectric + machine
The phrase is compositionally built from 'magnet(ism) + electric' + 'machine', so a learner who knows those elements can infer it is a machine that uses magnetic/electrical effects to produce electricity. However, the precise technical sense (a small generator with a secondary winding producing high voltage for spark ignition) is specialised and not fully predictable from the parts, and the coined form 'magnetoelectric' is rare, so a B1 learner would only get a general idea, not the full technical meaning.
Etymology
Magnetoelectric machine is named for how it works: strong magnets and moving parts make extra electricity so a 'spark' can jump at the engine's plugs. Think of a small generator making a quick flash of electricity to light the fuel, and that's why the name means the little device that makes the engine's 'spark'.