stator
noun/ˈsteɪtər/
Frequency rank: #17,940 most common English word
Meaning
The stationary part of a rotary electric machine, around which the rotor turns.
Example sentence
The engineer carefully inspected the stator to ensure the magnetic field was properly aligned.
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