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Dynamo

usgb/ˈdaɪnəməʊ/Volume
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Technical Device

Used for machines in engineering, not simple electronics like batteries.

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The engineer explained how the dynamo generates electricity.
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Mechanical to Electrical

Emphasizes the conversion of motion into electricity, not other energy forms.

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When pedaling, your bicycle dynamo produces lighting power.
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Historical Context

Originally, 'dynamo' meant a specific electric generator design but now can mean any generator.

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Historical machines like Edison's dynamo were critical to the electric revolution.
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