linear motor
noun
: a motor that produces thrust in a straight line by direct induction rather than with the use of gears
called also linear induction motor
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It is powered by a high-performance linear motor that can easily handle dense hair and stubble alike.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Although the manual focus experience is a letdown, the lens has fantastic autofocus performance thanks to a snappy, quiet linear motor.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
The cost of constructing a vacuum tube, a maglev system, a linear motor and a compressor is estimated to be billions of dollars.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, the three-blade system is made from tough Japanese stainless steel, while its powerful linear motor vibrates and cuts facial hair and stubble seamlessly and quickly for a speedy, close and smooth shave.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2023
Finally, the capsule would decelerate along another linear motor functioning as a generator, to scavenge energy for reuse.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2015
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Although the manual focus experience is a letdown, the lens has fantastic autofocus performance thanks to a snappy, quiet linear motor.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
The cost of constructing a vacuum tube, a maglev system, a linear motor and a compressor is estimated to be billions of dollars.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, the three-blade system is made from tough Japanese stainless steel, while its powerful linear motor vibrates and cuts facial hair and stubble seamlessly and quickly for a speedy, close and smooth shave.
—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2023
Finally, the capsule would decelerate along another linear motor functioning as a generator, to scavenge energy for reuse.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2015
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“Linear motor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linear%20motor. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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