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Armature

By Michael James, About.com

Definition: In a brushed electric motor for an RC, the armature is that rotating central part inside the can around which the copper wires are wrapped (winds or turns). Along with the wires and commutator the armature becomes an electromagnet when power is supplied to the motor.
Also Known As: arm
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