slip ring meaning

UK /slɪp rɪŋ/ US /slɪp rɪŋ/ 2 syllables

slip ring (noun): connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts.

Definition of slip ring

  1. connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts

    Type of: connection

How to pronounce slip ring

slip ring is pronounced /slɪp rɪŋ/ in British English and /slɪp rɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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