interpole
nounEtymology From inter- + pole.
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Business, Electrical, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An auxiliary pole of a commutator placed between the main poles to increase its efficiency.
- Both types, however, were without interpoles and had sleeve bearings which required constant attention for lubrication.1951 January, “The Inner Circle and its Rolling Stock”, in Railway Magazine, page 59:
- During the same 29 min. the rise in temperature of the interpole windings of the main generator was 30° C.1960 May, “Testing a Brush Type "2" diesel locomotive”, in Trains Illustrated, page 304: