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interpole en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁én Proto-Indo-European *-tér Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥tér Proto-Italic *n̥ter Latin inter Latin inter-bor. English inter- English pole English interpole From inter- + pole.

Meanings

1. An auxiliary pole of a commutator placed between the main poles to increase its efficiency.
   • Both types, however, were without interpoles and had sleeve bearings which required constant attention for lubrication. 1951 January, “The Inner Circle and its Rolling Stock”, in Railway Magazine, page 59:
   • During the same 29 min. the rise in temperature of the interpole windings of the main generator was 30° C. 1960 May, “Testing a Brush Type "2" diesel locomotive”, in Trains Illustrated, page 304:

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