Series-wound

//ˈsɪəɹiːzˈwaʊnd// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Of an electric motor, having the windings connected in series. not-comparable

    "A motor car is provided with two self-ventilated series-wound G.E.C. traction motors, each having a continuous rating of 80 h.p. at 575 V. 116 A. at a field strength of 66 per cent."

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"A motor car is provided with two self-ventilated series-wound G.E.C. traction motors, each having a continuous rating of 80 h.p. at 575 V. 116 A. at a field strength of 66 per cent."

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