series-wound

English

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɪəɹiːzˈwaʊnd/

Adjective

series-wound (not comparable)

  1. (electrical engineering) Of an electric motor, having the windings connected in series.
    • 1960 February, “The first of London's new Piccadilly Line trains is delivered”, in Trains Illustrated, page 94:
      A motor car is provided with two self-ventilated series-wound G.E.C. traction motors, each having a continuous rating of 80 h.p. at 575 V. 116 A. at a field strength of 66 per cent.
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