alternator
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɫtɨɾnɐˈdoɾ/medium
al·ter·na·dor
Definition
A device that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electricity.
The car's alternator needs to be replaced.
The power plant uses large alternators.
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Common collocations
car alternatorthree-phase alternator
Etymology
Do latim 'alternator, -oris', derivado de 'alternare'.