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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
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
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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)