amplidyne
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am·pli·dyne
(ăm′plĭ-dīn′)n.
A rotating magnetic amplifier with specialized windings that allow small changes in power input to produce large changes in power output.
[Originally a trademark.]
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amplidyne
(ˈæmplɪˌdaɪn)n
an electrodynamic amplifier which uses a small electrical signal to control the position of a large motor
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am•pli•dyne
(ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn)n.
a direct-current generator with a rotating armature: used in servo systems as a power amplifier.
[1935–40]
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