Magnetoelectric Machine (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The magnetoelectric machine in the old car was replaced with a modern alternator to improve the electrical system's efficiency.
- The inventor's design for a new magnetoelectric machine was intended to increase the spark plug's voltage in small engines.
- A magnetoelectric machine is used in some older vehicles to generate the high voltage needed for the ignition system.
- The mechanic carefully removed the magnetoelectric machine from the engine block to inspect its condition.
- In the early days of automotive engineering, the magnetoelectric machine was a crucial component for generating the spark needed to ignite the fuel-air mixture.