dynamotor

noun

dy·​na·​mo·​tor ˈdī-nə-ˌmō-tər How to pronounce dynamotor (audio)
: a motor generator combining the electric motor and generator

Word History

Etymology

blend of dynamo and motor entry 1

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dynamotor was in 1899

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“Dynamotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamotor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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