alternator
pronunciation
How to pronounce alternator in British English:
UK [ˈɔ:ltəneɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce alternator in American English:
US [ˈɔltərneɪtə(r)]
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- Noun:
- an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
Word Origin
- alternator (n.)
- 1878, agent noun in Latin form from alternate (v.).
Example
- 1. How to change the alternator belt 4runner 01 ?
- 2. Eight per cent , if it pans out and you throw in that alternator .
- 3. The problem was solved , however , by adding a capacitor to the alternator .
- 4. Disconnect electrical lines to alternator .
- 5. Check the connections of the alternator .