alternator
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Noun — A device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.
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Etymology
Formed from "alternate" plus the agent suffix "-or."
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What does “alternator” mean?
The word “alternator” means a device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation. In plain terms, the part of an engine or generator that produces electricity to keep a battery charged.
How do you use “alternator” in a sentence?
Here is “alternator” used in a sentence: “The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed.”
What part of speech is “alternator”?
“Alternator” is a noun.