Definitions

1. noun

A device that generates a rotating magnetic field, used to convert alternating current into a rotating magnetic field.

“The electrical engineer designed a sophisticated gyrator to power the rotating machinery in the factory.”

2. noun

A device that resembles a mechanical gyroscope, often used as a decorative or educational device.

“The science museum had a large gyrator on display, demonstrating the principles of angular momentum.”

3. noun

An electron tube that amplifies or generates an alternating current, used in early electronic circuits.

“The old radio used a vacuum tube gyrator to amplify the weak signal received from the antenna.”