universal motor
noun
: an electric motor that can be used on either an alternating or a direct current supply
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The powerful universal motor is able to handle yard waste other than leaves, including grass, thatch, and pine needles.
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Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Electric pressure washers are designed with either a universal motor or an induction motor.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Oct. 2022
On a universal motor, the power source is linked directly to the blade, providing a lot of power.
—Popular Science, 1 Mar. 2021
Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2024
Electric pressure washers are designed with either a universal motor or an induction motor.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 Oct. 2022
On a universal motor, the power source is linked directly to the blade, providing a lot of power.
—Popular Science, 1 Mar. 2021
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“Universal motor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universal%20motor. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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