synchronous motor

/ˌsɪŋkrənəs ˌmoʊdər/
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Other forms: synchronous motors

Definitions of synchronous motor
  1. noun
    electric motor in which the speed of rotation is proportional to the frequency of the A.C. power
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    type of:
    electric motor
    a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
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