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Electromagnet vs Armature - What's the difference?

electromagnet | armature |

As a noun electromagnet

is a magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated.

As an adjective armature is

reinforced.

electromagnet

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated

    • See also

    * solenoid *

    armature

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia armature)
  • The rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo, which mostly consists of coils of wire around a metal core.
  • The moving part in an electromechanical device like a loudspeaker or a buzzer.
  • A piece of soft steel or iron that connects the poles of a magnet
  • (sculpture) A supporting framework in a sculpture.
  • A protective organ, structure, or covering of an animal or plant, for defense or offense, like claws, teeth, thorns, or the shell of a turtle.
  • Armor or a suit of armor.
  • The frame of a pair of glasses
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