telodynamic

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adjective

Relating to a system for transmitting power by means of swiftly moving ropes or cables driving grooved pulleys of large diameter. With this technology, power could be transmitted over various miles, but with the onset of electricity, the system came into disuse.

“telodynamic system”

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Meanings

adjectivetelodynamic (not comparable)

alternative teledynamic

  1. archaichistoricalnot comparableRelating to a system for transmitting power by means of swiftly moving ropes or cables driving grooved pulleys of large diameter. With this technology, power could be transmitted over various miles, but with the onset of electricity, the system came into disuse.

    telodynamic system

    1 more example

    telodynamic transmission

Origin

From telo- + dynamic.

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APA

telodynamic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telodynamic

MLA

“telodynamic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telodynamic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “telodynamic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/telodynamic.

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