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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

commutator

/kəˈmjuːtətər/ noun · British & US
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What does commutator mean?

noun

A device used to reverse the direction of current in an electric circuit, or a person who commutes between two places, especially between home and work.

Example

"The engineer designed a new commutator to improve the efficiency of the electric motor."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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