"self-energising" meaning in All languages combined

See self-energising on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: From self- + energising. Etymology templates: {{af|en|self-|energising}} self- + energising Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} self-energising (not comparable)
  1. (British spelling) Containing means for augmentation of power within itself. Tags: UK, not-comparable Synonyms: self-energizing
    Sense id: en-self-energising-en-adj-eBwgEXA- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with self-

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