commutator
pronunciation
How to pronounce commutator in British English:
UK [ˈkɒmjuteɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce commutator in American English:
US [ˈkɑmjuteɪtə(r)]
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- Noun:
- switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
Word Origin
- commutator (n.)
- 1839, agent noun in Latin form from Latin commutare (see commute (v.)).
Example
- 1. Modern motors use electronic control systems rather than a commutator , but the principle is the same .
- 2. Furiously he tested the spark-plugs , stared at the commutator .
- 3. Commutator and brushes shall be free of grease , or other contaminants .
- 4. And we also concern the bound of the norm of the commutator .
- 5. Traditionally , this current reversal was achieved with a rotary switch known as a commutator , which transmitted electricity to the windings through brushes that made contact with conductive strips which passed under them as the rotor turned .