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electric motor
This term refers specifically to the hardware that converts electricity into kinetic energy. In technical and industrial contexts, it is often distinguished from an "engine," which typically refers to a machine powered by internal combustion or external heat sources.
While the term is used broadly, it encompasses various specific types such as AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) motors. In modern consumer electronics and automotive discussions, it is frequently used to describe the propulsion system of electric vehicles (EVs).
Meanings
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to produce rotational motion.
The industrial fan is powered by a high-torque electric motor.