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bi-modes

bi-modes is the plural of bi-mode.

Meaning of bi-mode

Noun

bi-mode (plural bi-modes)

  1. a bi-mode multiple unit which can operate either as a normal electric train or as a diesel-electric train (on unelectrified track), with the power coming from diesel generators.
    • The EMR [East Midlands Railway] bi-modes will be able to run at 125mph in diesel mode, matching Meridian performance, in a step-up from the capabilities of the existing 80x units in service with other franchises.2019 October, Tony Miles, Philip Sherratt, “EMR kicks off new era”, in Modern Railways, page 54

Questions about bi-modes

What is bi-modes the plural of?
Bi-modes is the plural of bi-mode.

Words near bi-modes in the dictionary

  1. bi-lingual
  2. bi-Lipschitz
  3. bi-metal strip
  4. bi-metal strips
  5. bi-mode
  6. bi-modes
  7. bi-parting
  8. bi-partisan
  9. bi-random
  10. bi-ritual
  11. bi-rotor

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