stator

(stāt′ər)

noun

a fixed part forming the pivot or housing for a revolving part (rotor), as in a motor, dynamo, etc.

Origin: ModL < L, one who stands < pp. of stare, to stand

See stator in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The stationary part of a motor, dynamo, turbine, or other working machine about which a rotor turns.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, one that stands

Origin: , from stāre, to stand; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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