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1.                 From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
                   
   
   
                   
                     
   stator \sta"tor\ (st[=a]"t[~e]r; st[a^]t"[~e]r), n. (Mach.)
      A stationary part in or about which another part (the rotor)
      revolves, esp. when both are large; as,
      (a) (Elec.) The stationary member of an electrical machine,
          as of an induction motor.
      (b) (Steam Turbine) The case inclosing a turbine wheel; the
          body of stationary blades or nozzles.
          [Webster 1913 Suppl.]