Commutatorless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a commutator. not-comparable

    "Among the projects in which the B.T.C. and private firms have a common interest is the development of a satisfactory commutatorless motor; commutation difficulties with rectified d.c. for the motors of the 25 kV. a.c. multiple-unit stock, for example, have led to many experiments with and modifications of the inter-pole magnetic circuit."

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"Among the projects in which the B.T.C. and private firms have a common interest is the development of a satisfactory commutatorless motor; commutation difficulties with rectified d.c. for the motors of the 25 kV. a.c. multiple-unit stock, for example, have led to many experiments with and modifications of the inter-pole magnetic circuit."

Etymology

From commutator + -less.

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