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magnetohydrodynamic

magnetohydrodynamic

9.9
A machine that makes electricity by moving a hot gas or liquid through a magnetic field
  • noun
  • /ˌmæɡnɪtoʊhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : generador magnetohidrodinámico
  • Research in magnetohydrodynamic systems is crucial for understanding the dynamics of stars and galaxies.

Examples

  • "Magnetohydrodynamic," Vertientes finished for him.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • The scientist explained how the magnetohydrodynamic generator converts kinetic energy from a flowing plasma into electrical energy.

  • Engineers are developing new magnetohydrodynamic technologies to improve power generation from high-speed fluids.

Synonyms

generator
vsmagnetohydrodynamic
  • Specialized
256 3.7

A machine that makes electricity from moving parts, often used during power cuts

uses moving conducting fluid or gas specifically instead of mechanical solid parts
dynamo
vsmagnetohydrodynamic
  • Specialized
20 6.7

A machine that makes electricity when a loop of wire turns near a magnet

uses flowing electrically conducting fluid rather than a solid rotating coil
magneto
vsmagnetohydrodynamic
  • Specialized
19 9.3

A small machine that uses magnets to make a strong spark to start an engine

serves continuous power generation using flowing conductors, not just ignition sparks
magnetoelectric machine
vsmagnetohydrodynamic
  • Specialized
9.9

A small electrical generator that makes high voltage for spark plugs in a car engine

focuses on large scale power from moving conducting fluids rather than ignition sparks

Surface Forms

magnetohydrodynamic singular
magnetohydrodynamics plural

Morphology

magnetohydrodynamic = hydrodynamic (semi-transparent) = magneto + hydro + dynamic

The noun sense is a specialized technical label built on the same compositional base, but the exact referent is not self-evident from the parts alone.

Etymology

Magnetohydrodynamic combines magneto- ('magnet'), hydro- ('water' or 'fluid') and dynamic ('movement'). So a magnetohydrodynamic device makes electricity by moving a fluid that carries electric charge through a magnetic field, using the magnetic force on the moving fluid to produce current.