electromotor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any device that generates electricity.
  2. Any device that converts electricity into motion.

Word forms

electromotor electromotors

Etymology

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Proto-Indo-European *m(y)ewh₁-der. Proto-Italic *moweō Latin moveō Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin mōtorder. Middle English motour English motor English electromotor From electro- + motor.

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