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alternator in German

alternator in German is Lichtmaschine, Wechselstromgenerator — alternator means a device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.

alternator in German

Lichtmaschine
noun
(electrical engineering) An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.
Wechselstromgenerator
noun
(electrical engineering) An electric generator which produces alternating current through mechanical means.

What does "alternator" mean?

  1. noun A device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.
    "The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed."
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alternator in a sentence

  • The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed.

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What is "alternator" in German?

"alternator" in German is Lichtmaschine, Wechselstromgenerator. alternator means: A device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.

How do you use "alternator" in a sentence?

Example: "The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed." In German, "alternator" is Lichtmaschine, Wechselstromgenerator.

Are there other ways to say "alternator" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "alternator": Lichtmaschine, Wechselstromgenerator.

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