powder clutch

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powder clutch [′pau̇d·ər ‚kləch]

(mechanical engineering)

A type of electromagnetic disk clutch in which the space between the clutch members is filled with dry, finely divided magnetic particles; application of a magnetic field coalesces the particles, creating friction forces between clutch members.

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