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Meaning of Inverter
A device that converts direct current into alternating current.
Definitions
- A device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).
- * A device that changes the direction of an electric current.
- * A device that reverses the polarity of a direct current.
Etymology of Inverter
The word "inverter" comes from the verb "invert", which means to turn something upside down or reverse its position.
The term "inverter" has been used in the field of electrical engineering since the late 19th century to describe devices that convert DC power into AC power.
Example Uses
- The solar panel system uses an inverter to convert the DC power into AC power for the home.
- * The electric vehicle uses an inverter to control the speed of the motor.
- * The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) uses an inverter to provide backup power during an outage.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rectifier
converter
transformer
stabilizer
regulator
controller
conditioner
modulator
oscillator
generator
motor
driver
actuator
sensor
detector
translator
transcriber
encoder
decoder
duplicator
triplicator