stator
stator
Definition
sta·tor (stāt′ər)
noun
a fixed part forming the pivot or housing for a revolving part (rotor), as in a motor, dynamo, etc.
Etymology: ModL < L, one who stands < pp. of stare, to stand
stator
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: If you have no luck by now, you are most likely to have a failed alternator stator.
- change: If the engine is due to come out anyway - change the stator.
- secure: Remove the screws which secure the stator to the bracket and the complete motor and head assembly will lift off the bracket.
- turn: Still no luck, turn the stator the other way.
- replace: Whilst diagnosis is simple, replacing a stator does mean removal of the engine and rear crankcase cover.
Adjective modifier
- old: Model Type Price Sterling CX500 Exchange ( send your old stator ) £ 110 + about £ 5 for UK postage.
Modifies a noun
- pole: The advantages of the MCS motors come from the way the stator poles are wound individually prior to assembly.
- plate: An ohms meter is also very handy for checking and or fault finding the stator plates.
- blade: A new set of stator blades is being designed for this turbine.
- winding: They have double seals and their stator windings are double vacuum and pressure impregnated.
- vane: A stator vane actuator is an integral part of the HMU.
- bolt: If the flywheel does not turn freely then check for cause, ( stator bolts, damaged mag flange, twisted crankshaft ).
Noun used with modifier
- alternator: Another major outage was caused by insulation failure in the alternator stator.
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