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Noun
/ˈôltərˌnātər/,
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alternators, plural;
  1. A generator that produces an alternating current

  1. an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
  2. An alternator is an electromechanical device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. Most alternators use a rotating magnetic field but linear alternators are occasionally used. ...
  3. Alternators are used on later model tractors and are frequently retrofitted on old working tractors to improve battery charging. The primary difference is the alternator has better charging characteristics throughout the RPM range. ...
  4. A generator producing alternating current by the rotation of its rotor, and which is powered by a primary mover.
  5. A synchronous machine used to convert mechanical power into alternating current electric power.
  6. A belt-driven device mounted on the front of the engine that recharges the battery while the engine is running.
  7. Alternator is another term for AC generator.
  8. A device powered by a vehicle's engine that creates electrical energy to charge batteries and power on-board devices.
  9. Device that generates continuous radio waves; necessary for the broadcasting of voice and music.
  10. The main power generating source for modern vehicles. They come is sizes from 40 to 400 amps capacity and supply a nominal 13.8 VDC.
  11. AC generator. A car's alternator produces ac voltage and is then converted to dc voltage
  12. The electricity producing device in a car that charges the battery, powers all the electrical accessories when the engine is running, and sometimes causes alternator whine in car audio systems. (e.g., High output alternators can cause even more noise to flow on the car s chassis.)
  13. A generator driven by the engine that produces electricity to charge the battery and power the vehicle’s electrical components.
  14. Captures turning of engine to generate electricity for recharging the battery, firing the spark plugs, powering the lights and other electrics.