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alternator

[ awl-ter-ney-ter, al- ]

noun

Electricity.
  1. a generator of alternating current.


alternator

/ ˈɔːəˌԱɪə /

noun

  1. an electrical machine that generates an alternating current
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of alternator1

First recorded in 1890–95; alternate + -or 2
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As gas-powered cars fall out of favor, some auto parts will be rendered obsolete, such as hydraulic-based steering systems and alternators.

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Valeo today repairs one million old products per year, mainly alternators, starters, brakes and clutches.

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Their clever, but simple design allowed DIYers to create the mini plants from engines, alternators, condensers and scrap material scavenged from Gorazde’s bombed out factories, vehicles and homes.

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As an electrician’s mate his duties included maintaining, operating and repairing the battleship’s electrical systems, motors, generators and alternators.

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