dynamoelectric

[ dahy-nuh-moh-i-lek-trik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the conversion of mechanical energy into electric energy, or vice versa:

   a dynamoelectric machine.

dynamoelectric

/ ˌdaɪnəməʊɪˈlɛktrɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with the interconversion of mechanical and electrical energy

dynamoelectric

/ dī′nə-mō′ĭ-lĕk′trĭk /

1. Relating to the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy or vice versa. Hydroelectric power plants and electric engines are examples of dynamoelectric technology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamoelectric¹

First recorded in 1880–85; dynamo- + electric