wound rotor

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Definition of wound rotor in English English dictionary

A type of rotor, that consists of a laminated core which is cylindrical in shape and carries AC current across it. Slip rings are mounted on the shaft

Related Terms

wound-rotor motor

(Elektrik, Elektronik) An induction motor the ends of the rotor windings of which are connected to slip-rings through which external resistance may be added to the rotor circuit for starting purposes. Used for duties in which on-load starting is required

Hyphenation

wound ro·tor

Turkish pronunciation

waund rōtır

Pronunciation

/ˈwound ˈrōtər/ /ˈwaʊnd ˈroʊtɜr/