Definition of Alternator

1. Noun. An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles).

Category relationships: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Group relationships: Electrical System
Generic synonyms: Generator

Definition of Alternator

1. n. An electric generator or dynamo for producing alternating currents.

Definition of Alternator

1. Noun. An electric generator which produces alternating current. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Alternator

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alternator

1. Mechanical apparatus with movable transparent racks to which a large number of radiographs can be attached, to enable selection and viewing in front of a stationary bank of lights. Origin: L. Alterno, to do by turns, fr. Alter, either of two (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alternator

alternative oxidase
alternative oxidase pathway
alternative pathway
alternative pleading
alternative rock
alternative splicing
alternative therapy
alternative tremor
alternative universe
alternative universes
alternative vote
alternatively
alternativeness
alternatives
alternativity
alternator (current term)
alternators
alternats
alterne
alternes
alternifoliate
alternities
alternity
alternocular
alteromonas
alterred
alterring
alters
altesse
altesses

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