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.