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dynamoelectrical

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dy⋅na⋅mo⋅e⋅lec⋅tric

[dahy-nuh-moh-i-lek-trik]
–adjective
pertaining to the conversion of mechanical energy into electric energy, or vice versa: a dynamoelectric machine.
Also, dy⋅na⋅mo⋅e⋅lec⋅tri⋅cal.


Origin:
1880–85; dynamo- + electric
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dy·na·mo·e·lec·tric   (dī'nə-mō'ĭ-lěk'trĭk)   
adj.  Of or relating to the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy or vice versa.

[Greek dunamis, power; see dynamic + electric.]
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dynamoelectric   (dī'nə-mō'ĭ-lěk'trĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
Relating to the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy or vice versa. Hydroelectric power plants and electric engines are examples of dynamoelectric technology.
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