Stator (Noun)
Meaning
Mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The alternator in a car engine uses a stator and rotor to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- The stator coil and the rotor are the main components that allow an electric motor to function efficiently.
- The generator consists of a stationary stator and a rotating rotor that produces electrical current.
- An induction motor typically has a fixed stator and a rotor that rotates when current flows through it.
- The stator and rotor of the motor were tested separately to identify the source of the malfunction.