Brushless

/ˈbrʌʃləs/ adjective

Definition

Not having brushes, especially describing electric motors that use electronic switching instead of mechanical brushes.

Etymology

Adjective formed from 'brush' + '-less' (Old English suffix meaning 'without'), popularized in 1960s engineering.

Kelly Says

Brushless motors last longer and run more efficiently because there's no friction from brushes wearing down, which is why they're now standard in everything from drones to power tools.

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