Electromotive definition

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Of, relating to, or producing electric current.
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Producing an electric current through differences in potential.
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Relating to electromotive force.
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Capable of accelerating electric charges and creating electric current; having electric potential.
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(physics) Of, relating to, or producing the movement of electrons (an electric current)
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Origin of electromotive

  • electro- +‎ motive

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Electromotive Sentence Examples

  • The electromotive force of each cell is 2.14 volts, and the resistance 4.

  • If the current drive an electromagnetic engine, the reaction of the engine will produce an electromotive force opposing the current.

  • Now, we know that the number of electrochemical equivalents electrolysed is proportional to the whole amount of electricity which passed through the circuit, and the product of this by the electromotive force of the battery is the work done by the latter, so that in this case also Joule showed that the heat generated was proportional to the work done.

  • The electromotive force of each cell is i 07 volts and the resistance 3 ohms. The Fuller bichromate battery consists of an outer jar containing a solution of bichromate of potash and sulphuric acid, in which a plate of hard carbon is immersed; in the jar there is also a porous pot containing dilute sulphuric acid and a small quantity (2 oz.) of mercury, in which stands a stout zinc rod.

  • The idea was that variations of the primary current would create electromotive force in the secondary circuit which would act through the air condenser formed by the two plates.

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