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rotary encoders

rotary encoders is the plural of rotary encoder.

Meaning of rotary encoder

Noun

rotary encoder (plural rotary encoders)

  1. An electromechanical device that converts the angular position or motion of a shaft or axle into an analog or digital code.
    Synonyms:
    shaft encoder

Questions about rotary encoders

What is rotary encoders the plural of?
Rotary encoders is the plural of rotary encoder.

Words near rotary encoders in the dictionary

  1. rotary converters
  2. rotary dial
  3. rotary dialing
  4. rotary dials
  5. rotary encoder
  6. rotary encoders
  7. rotary engine
  8. rotary engines
  9. rotary evaporator
  10. rotary evaporators
  11. rotary phone

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