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sta·tor
(stā′tər)n.
The stationary part of a motor, dynamo, turbine, or other working machine within which a rotor turns.
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stator
(ˈsteɪtə)n
1. (Electrical Engineering) the stationary part of a rotary machine or device, esp of a motor or generator
2. (Aeronautics) a system of nonrotating, radially arranged parts within a rotating assembly, esp the fixed blades of an axial flow compressor in a gas turbine
[C20: from Latin: one who stands (by), from stāre to stand]
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sta•tor
(ˈsteɪ tər)n.
a portion of a machine that remains fixed with respect to rotating parts, esp. the collection of stationary parts in the magnetic circuits of a machine.
[1900–05; < New Latin]
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Noun | 1. | stator - mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves electric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles turbine - rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate rotor, rotor coil - the rotating armature of a motor or generator |
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