stator

[ˈsteɪtər]
nounmasculinepl: stators
🇧🇷 estator
1. The stationary part of an electric motor or generator, consisting of permanent magnets or electromagnets that create a magnetic field
The stator generates the magnetic field that causes the rotor to spin in an electric motor.
O estator gera o campo magnético que faz o rotor girar em um motor elétrico.
2. In a turbine or compressor, the fixed component that redirects fluid flow
The stator blades in the turbine direct the airflow through the engine.
As pás do estator na turbina direcionam o fluxo de ar através do motor.
💡 The term 'stator' is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It's a specialized vocabulary item most commonly encountered in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial maintenance. In Brazil, it's widely used in the automotive and electrical equipment industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed componentstationary partmagnetic core
Antonyms / Antônimos
rotorarmature

Regional Variations

🇧🇷
General Brazilian
estator
Standard technical term used in engineering and electrical contexts
🇵🇹
Portugal
estator
Same technical term used in Portuguese engineering
🌐
Technical English
stator
Primarily used in engineering, electrical, and mechanical fields

Related Words

rotormotorelectromagnetmagnetic fieldturbinegenerator
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