-dyne

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forms names of certain types of motors and electrical circuits.
  2. Relating to propeller-powered flight.

Word forms

-dyne

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “force”), compare -dynamic. Originally prevalent in now often genericized trademarks.

Related words

Derived words

synchrodyne
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