alternator

noun

al·ter·na·tor ˈȯl-tər-ˌnā-tər

also ˈal-

: an electric generator for producing alternating current

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Lonnie tells his mother that the sound from the car stems from the alternator and offers to fix it after taking out the trash and helping his little brother with his homework. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 Straight from the factory, the Hellcat Redeye requires a duo of uprated fuel pumps that are so large that the alternator needs to send more power through the electrical system under hard throttle. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025 This system, called Mild Hybrid Zero Emission Hotel Mode, is based on a 42-kWh lithium battery pack and an alternator connected to one of the three engines. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024 Next, the alternator failed, a special model that cost $800 and would be impossible to find. —

Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alternator