am·pli·dyne
| \ ˈampləˌdīn \
plural -s
Definition of amplidyne
: a direct-current generator that by the use of compensating coils and a short circuit across two of its brushes precisely controls a large power output whenever a small power input is varied in the field winding of the generator
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“Amplidyne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplidyne. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of amplidyne was in 1940
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