magslip

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a variety of devices that rely on magnetic slip rings to drive a transmitter and receiver that rotate in unison.

Word forms

magslip magslips mag-slip mag slip

Etymology

From "magnetic slip ring", because these replace electrical slip-rings that rely on direct contact.

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