Commutator


[kom-yuh-tey-ter] /ˈkɒm yəˌteɪ tər/

noun
1.
Electricity.

2.
Mathematics. the element equal to the product of two given elements in a group multiplied on the right by the product of the inverses of the elements.
/ˈkɒmjʊˌteɪtə/
noun
1.
a device used to reverse the direction of flow of an electric current
2.
the segmented metal cylinder or disc mounted on the armature shaft of an electric motor, generator, etc, used to make electrical contact with the rotating coils and ensure unidirectional current flow
n.

1839, agent noun in Latin form from Latin commutare (see commute (v.)).
commutator
(kŏm’yə-tā’tər)

Read Also:

  • Commutator-group

    noun, Mathematics. 1. the subgroup of a given group, which consists of all the commutators in the group.

  • Commute

    [kuh-myoot] /kəˈmyut/ verb (used with object), commuted, commuting. 1. to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one: The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. 2. to exchange for another or for something else; give and take reciprocally; interchange. 3. to change: to commute base metal into gold. 4. to […]

  • Commuted

    [kuh-myoot] /kəˈmyut/ verb (used with object), commuted, commuting. 1. to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one: The death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. 2. to exchange for another or for something else; give and take reciprocally; interchange. 3. to change: to commute base metal into gold. 4. to […]

  • Commuter

    [kuh-myoo-ter] /kəˈmyu tər/ noun 1. a person who , especially between home and work. adjective 2. of or for ; serving commuters: a commuter railroad. 3. of or relating to a flight, plane, or airline that carries passengers over relatively short distances and usually serves small communities. /kəˈmjuːtə/ noun 1. n. 1865, American English, “holder […]

  • Commuter-airplane

    noun 1. .


Disclaimer: Commutator definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.