amplidyne


am·pli·dyne

A0266975 (ăm′plĭ-dīn′)n. A rotating magnetic amplifier with specialized windings that allow small changes in power input to produce large changes in power output.
[Originally a trademark.]

amplidyne

(ˈæmplɪˌdaɪn) nan electrodynamic amplifier which uses a small electrical signal to control the position of a large motor

am•pli•dyne

(ˈæm plɪˌdaɪn)

n. a direct-current generator with a rotating armature: used in servo systems as a power amplifier. [1935–40]