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A device that converts the rotational output of a prime mover into work by driving a rotational load. A torque converter functions as a clutch and reduction gear, usually inside an automatic transmission, to allow loose coupling between the driver and the driven, letting the drive (such as a motor or engine) rotate at different speeds from the load (such as a wheel).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, mechanical, mechanical-engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
Examples
- Holonyms: automatic transmission < motor vehicle < vehicle
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: converter, convertor
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Chinese Mandarin:
扭矩轉換器 /扭矩转换器
(niǔjǔ zhuǎnhuànqì)
— device
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Finnish:
momentinmuunnin
— device
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French:
convertisseur de couple
— device
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German:
Drehmomentwandler
— device
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Polish:
przekładnia hydrokinetyczna
— device
