asynchronous motor

[ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs ˈmō-tər]
nounpl: asynchronous motors
motor assíncrono
1. An electric motor in which the rotor rotates at a speed different from the magnetic field frequency, typically used in industrial and household applications
The asynchronous motor is the most common type of AC motor used in industrial machinery.
O motor assíncrono é o tipo mais comum de motor CA utilizado em máquinas industriais.
2. A three-phase induction motor where the rotor speed lags behind the stator's rotating magnetic field
This asynchronous motor provides reliable performance for continuous duty applications.
Este motor assíncrono oferece desempenho confiável para aplicações de serviço contínuo.
Asynchronous motors are fundamental to Brazilian and American industrial infrastructure. In Brazil, they are extensively used in manufacturing, agriculture, and mining industries. The term 'motor assíncrono' is widely recognized among engineers and technicians in both countries. In the USA, these motors power countless household appliances and industrial systems, making them economically significant.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
induction motorsquirrel-cage motorAC induction motorslip-ring motor
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous motorDC motor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motor assíncrono
standard technical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
motor de indução
alternative term commonly used in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
motor assíncrono
technical term used in engineering and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
motor assíncrono
same term used in European Portuguese technical language

Related Words

rotorstatorslipinductionthree-phasemagnetic fieldfrequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

slip of the motor
running at slip frequency
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