English Explanatory Dictionary

electrogyro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unit that works first as a motor, taking energy from an electrical supply and converting it into kinetic energy which is stored in flywheels; when a vehicle so fitted moves, the energy stored is reconverted to electricity and supplied to traction motors.

Word forms

electrogyro electrogyros

Etymology

From electro- + gyro.

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