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dynamo

dynamo

20 6.7
A machine that makes electricity when a loop of wire turns near a magnet
  • noun
  • /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : 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.

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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.

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  • 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

generator
vsdynamo
  • Specialized
256 3.7

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

is specific, using a rotating coil in a magnetic field to produce direct current
wind generator
vsdynamo
  • Specialized
2 4.1

A machine that uses wind to make electricity

operates by a rotating coil in a magnetic field to produce direct current
magnetohydrodynamic
vsdynamo
  • Specialized
9.9

A machine that makes electricity by moving a hot gas or liquid through a magnetic field

uses a solid rotating coil to produce direct current

Compounds

1 5.9

A person who has a lot of energy and does not get tired

How Powerful

generator
  • Specialized
19 3.5
alternator
  • Specialized
13 5.6
dynamo
  • Specialized
20 6.7

Surface Forms

dynamo singular
dynamos plural

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.