Definition of Calorimotor. Meaning of Calorimotor. Synonyms of Calorimotor

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Definition of Calorimotor

Calorimotor
Calorimotor Ca*lor`i*mo"tor, n. [L. calor heat + E. motor.] (Physics) A voltaic battery, having a large surface of plate, and producing powerful heating effects.

Meaning of Calorimotor from wikipedia

- strong current from a large battery (which he called a "deflagrator" or "calorimotor") was p****ed through the fine strand, it became incandescent and ignited...
- with Prof. Henry's apparatus for obtaining sparks and shocks from the Calorimotor". American Journal of Science, vol. 31, pp. 137–141; reprinted in Annals...