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What is another word for Alternator? – 109 Alternator Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    generator dynamo transformer converter inverter rectifier regulator stabilizer modulator oscillator transmitter transducer motor engine turbine pump compressor alternator voltage regulator current regulator power converter frequency converter AC generator DC generator electromagnetic generator electrostatic generator hydroelectric generator wind generator solar generator thermoelectric generator piezoelectric generator

    Meaning of Alternator

    A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy in the form of alternating current.

    Definitions

    • A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy in the form of alternating current, typically used in vehicles to recharge the battery and power the electrical systems.
    • * A device that produces an alternating current, used to convert direct current from a battery or other source into alternating current for use in electrical systems.

    Etymology of Alternator

    The word "alternator" comes from the Latin words "alternare," meaning "to alternate," and the suffix "-ator," which forms a noun indicating a person or thing that performs a certain action.
    The term "alternator" has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe devices that produce alternating current.

    Example Uses

    • The alternator in the car charges the battery and powers the electrical systems while the engine is running.
    • * The wind turbine uses an alternator to convert the mechanical energy of the rotating blades into electrical energy.
    • * The alternator in the power plant generates electricity for the grid by converting the mechanical energy of the turbine into alternating current.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    direct current generator DC generator rectifier inverter converter transformer stabilizer regulator modulator oscillator transmitter transducer motor engine turbine pump compressor direct current converter AC converter voltage regulator current regulator power inverter frequency inverter

    Related Nouns

    generator dynamo transformer converter inverter rectifier regulator stabilizer modulator oscillator transmitter transducer motor engine turbine pump compressor battery electrical system power grid transmission line distribution line

    Related Verbs

    generate convert transform regulate stabilize modulate oscillate transmit transduce power charge recharge energize activate deactivate

    Related Adjectives

    electrical electronic mechanical alternating direct current voltage power energy efficient effective reliable stable unstable variable constant AC DC