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dynamo

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ · UK /ˈdaɪnəməʊ/

dynamo means: A machine that makes electricity when something turns it.

noun

ELECTRICITY GENERATORC1

A machine that makes electricity when something turns it.

  • The bicycle has a small dynamo.
  • The dynamo powers the front light as the wheel turns.
  • Older cars used dynamos to charge their batteries.

Similar words: generator

Common phrases: bicycle dynamo, dynamo power, dynamo output

ENERGETIC PERSONC1

Someone who has lots of energy and gets a great deal done.

  • My sister is a real dynamo.
  • Our new manager is a dynamo who keeps everyone moving.
  • Those two volunteers are dynamos, organizing events every weekend.

Similar words: powerhouse, live wire

Common phrases: a real dynamo, an absolute dynamo, a little dynamo

MAGNETIC FIELDC2

A process inside a planet or star that creates a magnetic field through moving material.

  • Earth's dynamo creates its magnetic field.
  • Moving liquid iron drives the dynamo inside the planet.
  • Scientists studied how stellar dynamos change over time.

Common phrases: planetary dynamo, solar dynamo, dynamo action

Questions about dynamo

What does dynamo mean?

A machine that makes electricity when something turns it.

What is dynamo in other languages?

Türkçe: dinamo · Español: dinamo · Français: dynamo · Deutsch: Dynamo · Italiano: dinamo · 日本語: 発電機

How do you pronounce dynamo?

In American English /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/; in British English /ˈdaɪnəməʊ/.

How do you use dynamo in a sentence?

The bicycle has a small dynamo. The dynamo powers the front light as the wheel turns.

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