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rotative

/roh-tey-tiv/US // ˈroʊ teɪ tɪv //

旋转式,旋转的,旋转式的,旋转

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : rotating or pertaining to rotation.
    • : producing rotation.
    • : happening in regular succession.

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Examples

  • Small rotative pressure engines form extremely convenient motors for hoists, capstans or winches, and for driving small machinery.

  • Small rotative pumps are run faster, but at some loss of efficiency.

  • Rotative pumping engines of large size have a plunger speed of 90 ft. per minute.

  • The favorable economical effect of high rotative speed, per se, was very apparent.

  • The rotative speeds of turbines, operating under any given head, should thus increase as their capacities and diameters decrease.