Self-energising
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Containing means for augmentation of power within itself. UK, not-comparable
"[...] but the voltage between the steps is automatically increased by the use of a self-energising, servo-controlled double transductor (magnetic amplifier), giving perfectly smooth take-up at the price of the extra weight of the installation."
Example
More examples"[...] but the voltage between the steps is automatically increased by the use of a self-energising, servo-controlled double transductor (magnetic amplifier), giving perfectly smooth take-up at the price of the extra weight of the installation."
Etymology
From self- + energising.
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