noun
alternator
Alternator (noun) means a device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation. Example: “The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed.”
noun
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A device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.
"The car wouldn't charge because the alternator had failed."
How to use alternator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe part of an engine or generator that produces electricity to keep a battery charged.
Common pairings
alternator belt
faulty alternator
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Formed from "alternate" plus the agent suffix "-or."
Rhymes for alternator
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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.
What is the meaning of alternator?
"alternator" (noun) means a device that generates alternating electrical current, typically by mechanical rotation.
