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dpifke · 2024-05-23 · Original thread
A related bit of terminology I recently picked up[0] is "electric motor" vs. "electric machine", with the latter being preferred when the machine can function as either a motor or a generator (as is the case e.g. for most brushless DC motors).

[0]: I've been working my way through this book: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Brushless-Permanent-Magnet-Mac...

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