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alternator
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐɫtɨɾnɐˈdoɾ/al·ter·na·dor
Definition
1A device that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electricity.
Usage examples
“The car's alternator needs to be replaced.”
“The power plant uses large alternators.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
car alternatorthree-phase alternator