stator

[ stey-ter ]

noun

1. Electricity, Machinery. a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, especially the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine. Compare rotor ( def 1 ).
2. Aeronautics. the system of stationary airfoils in the compressor of a jet engine.

stator

/ ˈsteɪtə /

noun

1. the stationary part of a rotary machine or device, esp of a motor or generator
2. a system of nonrotating radially arranged parts within a rotating assembly, esp the fixed blades of an axial flow compressor in a gas turbine

Word History and Origins

Origin of stator¹

1900–05; < New Latin, Latin: literally, one that stands. See status, -tor

Word History and Origins

Origin of stator¹

C20: from Latin: one who stands (by), from stāre to stand

Example Sentences

The coil represents the stationary part, the stator (Fig. 445) and the cup the rotating part, the rotor, of an induction motor.

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The currents in the rotor winding are induced by the action of the rotating magnetic field set up by the stator currents.

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There is a stator ring which entirely surrounds the armature.

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Then there is a temple agreeing with the descriptions of that of Jupiter Stator upon the Palatine.

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Between the rows of the blading upon the rotor extend similar rows of stationary blades attached to the casing or stator.

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