electromagnetic engine

A machine in which the motive power is derived from electro-magnets excited by an ordinary voltaic battery, or by the more modern secondary battery. In From ent's engine, a cylinder furnished with iron bars or armatures, turned in front of the poles of an electro-magnet, the current being cut off automatically as each bar pa ed the poles. Most modern dynamo-ma chines can be used as motors, and in this capacity can be employed for railways, street cars, and other services. electro-magnetic force, s. 1. The induction current in an electro-magnetic machine. 2. The magnetism which it excites. 3. The attractive force. 4. The lifting power which it po e es. ( Ga not.)