Associations to the word «Electromotive»

Wiktionary

ELECTROMOTIVE, adjective. (physics) of, relating to, or producing the movement of electrons (an electric current)
ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE, noun. (physics) Potential energy (NOT force) divided by electric charge; measured in volts

Dictionary definition

ELECTROMOTIVE, adjective. Concerned with or producing electric current.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.