dynamo
ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ
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Definition of dynamo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
personalityenergetic person who inspires others
  • She was the dynamo of the project team, always pushing forward..
fireball live wire
2.
technologyTECH.machine converting mechanical energy to electricityTECH.
  • The old factory used a dynamo for power.
generator
3.
astrophysicsTECH.mechanism generating magnetic fields in celestial bodiesTECH.
  • The Earth's magnetic field is explained by the dynamo theory.
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  • dynamo: machine converting mechanical energy to electricity
    machine converting mechanical energy to electricity

Expressions with dynamo

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person who is very active and full of energy
My mom is a human dynamo, always busy with something.

Origin of dynamo

Greek, dynamis (power)

Terms with dynamo included in their meaning

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physics
magnet providing magnetic field in a dynamo
engine
small dynamo generating power for spark plugs

Examples of dynamo in a sentence

  • Our new manager is a real dynamo, motivating everyone.
  • The ship's engine relied on a dynamo.
  • He repaired the dynamo to restore electricity.
  • Scientists study the dynamo effect in stars.
  • The dynamo process is crucial for understanding solar phenomena.

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  1. French:moteur, dynamo, ...
  2. German:Dynamo, Generator, ...
  3. Italian:dinamo, generatore, ...
  4. Spanish:dínamo, generador magnético, ...
  5. Portuguese:força motriz, dínamo, ...
  6. Chinese:活力四射的人, 发电机, ...
  7. Japanese:エネルギッシュな人, 発電機, ...
  8. Arabic:دِينامُو, مُوَلِّد كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּינָמוֹ, מֶנְגָּנוֹן דַּיְנָמוֹ, ...
  10. Russian:двигатель, динамо, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рушій, динамо, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊर्जावान व्यक्ति, डायनेमो, ...
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