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Old 09-15-2018, 01:18 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon View Post
Technically, it's correct. It's an engine motor as opposed to an electric motor.
I'll stick with the old school definition:

"The real difference, is the fact that "motors" run on electricity, while "engines" run on combustion. ... On the rare occasions we encounter one, we refer to a steam locomotive as an engine, the same word that we give to the motive power of an aircraft. But all electrical devices are driven by motors."


Now, lemmie be -


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