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motor

[moh-ter] / ˈmoʊ tər /


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PCE figures “will do little to ease inflation concerns in an environment where freight costs are rising appreciably in response to higher motor fuel costs,” Knightley said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In an axial flux motor, the electromagnetic field is parallel to the motor’s axis of rotation, instead of perpendicular in a conventional electric motor.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

This process wastes energy as heat within the motor core, which is made from soft magnetic materials.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

He was heavily involved in raising awareness and funds for research into motor neurone disease, the condition that took the big man in 2022.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Twice Ralph called Ti Fifi on his cell phone to report that the ambulance had broken down—the engine tended to overheat when there wasn’t enough motor oil.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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