armature

Noun
  1. Coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field (synset 102741276)
    is a type of: coil - reactor consisting of a spiral of insulated wire that introduces inductance into a circuit
    subtypes: rotor, rotor coil - the rotating armature of a motor or generator
    is a part of:
    • electric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
    • electromagnet - a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet

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