magnetoelectric machine

Definitions of magnetoelectric machine
  1. noun
    a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
    synonyms: magneto
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    type of:
    generator
    engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
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