alternator
noun
al·ter·na·tor
ˈȯl-tər-ˌnā-tər 
also ˈal-
: an electric generator for producing alternating current
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The problems started on the first lap for Reddick, who radioed his team about an alternator problem that caused his voltage to drop dangerously low.
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ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The revving sound could be a faulty bearing in the alternator, or an extremely loose alternator belt.
—Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Belts and pulleys are fine for use with auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, alternators, air conditioners and power steering, but are not great for high-power, high-torque automatic transmissions.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s exactly where BLUETTI’s Elite 300 Power Station and Charger 2 alternator charger fit in.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The revving sound could be a faulty bearing in the alternator, or an extremely loose alternator belt.
—Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Belts and pulleys are fine for use with auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, alternators, air conditioners and power steering, but are not great for high-power, high-torque automatic transmissions.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s exactly where BLUETTI’s Elite 300 Power Station and Charger 2 alternator charger fit in.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alternator
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“Alternator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alternator. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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alternator
noun
al·ter·na·tor
ˈȯl-tər-ˌnāt-ər
also ˈal-
: an electric generator for producing alternating current
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