Re-tractioning

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Renewal of traction equipment, in particular traction motors. uncountable

    "Gemini Rail Technology has the contract for internal refurbishment and re-tractioning of the '442s', although the re-tractioning was delayed to allow procurement of new static converters due to concerns about electromagnetic compatibility."

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"Gemini Rail Technology has the contract for internal refurbishment and re-tractioning of the '442s', although the re-tractioning was delayed to allow procurement of new static converters due to concerns about electromagnetic compatibility."

Etymology

From re- + traction + -ing.

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