electromotive

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈmoʊtɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or producing an electric current through a difference in electrical potential.
    • The battery generates an electromotive force that powers the flashlight.
    • The electromotive effect in the circuit caused the motor to spin.
    • In physics class, we measured the electromotive force of a simple cell.
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