amplidyne

am·pli·dyne

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-pli-dahyn]
- /ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn/
- /ˈamplɪdˌaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-pli-dahyn]
- /ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn/

Definitions of amplidyne word

noun amplidyne an electrodynamic amplifier which uses a small electrical signal to control the position of a large motor 3
noun amplidyne an amplifier that uses direct current and a rotating armature to generate a highly amplified output voltage that is sensitive to small changes in input voltage, used extensively to control servomotors 3
noun amplidyne a direct-current generator with a rotating armature, capable of magnifying a small amount of power supplied to the field winding of the device and using the amplified power to operate an attached, direct-current motor. 1
noun amplidyne A form of electromechanical amplifier in which an AC motor drives a DC generator. 1

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Origin of amplidyne

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; ampli(fier) + dyne

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Parts of speech for Amplidyne

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amplidyne popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amplidyne usage trend in Literature

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