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amplidyne

am·pli·dyne [ ámplə dn ] (plural am·pli·dynes)


noun 
Definition:
 
direct-current generator: a specialized direct-current generator in which small changes in power input produce large changes in output. It is used especially in servo systems.

[Mid-20th century. Blend of amplifier + Greek dynamis "power" (see dynamic)]
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