self-energising

English

Etymology

From self- +‎ energising.

Adjective

self-energising (not comparable)

1. (British spelling) Containing means for augmentation of power within itself.
   • 1961 May, “New European motive power: I - German dual-voltage locomotives”, in Trains Illustrated, page 307:

     [...] but the voltage between the steps is automatically increased by the use of a self-energising, servo-controlled double transductor (magnetic amplifier), giving perfectly smooth take-up at the price of the extra weight of the installation.

Alternative forms

• self-energizing

References

• “self-energizing”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.