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the speed at which an alternating-current machine must operate to generate electromotive force at a given frequency.
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synchronous speed
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synchronous speed — noun : a definite speed for an alternating current machine that is dependent on the frequency of the supply circuit because the rotating member passes one pair of poles for each alternation of the alternating current * * * Elect. the speed at… … Useful english dictionary
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synchronous — [siŋ′krənəs, sin′krənəs] adj. [LL synchronus < Gr synchronos: see SYNCHRONIZE] 1. happening at the same time; occurring together; simultaneous 2. having the same period between movements, occurrences, etc.; having the same rate and phase, as… … English World dictionary
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synchronous motor — Elect. a synchronous machine that acts as a motor. [1900 05] * * * ▪ mechanics alternating current electric motor designed to run at a speed that is directly proportional to the frequency of the electric power source. Typically, a… … Universalium
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synchronous — syn|chro|nous [ˈsıŋkrənəs] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Late Latin; Origin: synchronos, from Greek, from syn ( SYN ) + chronos time ] if two or more things are synchronous, they happen at the same time or work at the same speed … Dictionary of contemporary English
