dynamo
nounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
Etymology A shortening of dynamo-electric machine. The element dynamo- is ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”).
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Electrical engineering, Electromagnetism, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An electricity generator; a dynamo-electric machine.
- "As usual, it isn't telling the truth about it or you. But your body is. I can feel its vitality like the pulse of a dynamo."1950, Norman Lindsay, Dust or Polish?, Sydney: Angus and Robertson, page 176:
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Astrophysics The mechanism by which a celestial body, such as the Earth or a star, generates a magnetic field.
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Figuratively An energetic person.
- That new Vice President of Marketing is a real dynamo; sales have already gone up this quarter.
- Derived terms
- dynamo theory, dynamo torch, dynostarter, geodynamo
- Related terms
- dynamics