Stator

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  stator \sta"tor\ (st[=a]"t[~e]r; st[a^]t"[~e]r), n. (Mach.)
     A stationary part in or about which another part (the rotor)
     revolves, esp. when both are large; as,
     (a) (Elec.) The stationary member of an electrical machine,
         as of an induction motor.
     (b) (Steam Turbine) The case inclosing a turbine wheel; the


         body of stationary blades or nozzles.
         [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  stator
       n : mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a
           motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
           [syn: {stator coil}] [ant: {rotor}]