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PRONUNCIATION OF ALTERNATOR

alternator  [ˈɔːltəˌneɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ALTERNATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Alternator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ALTERNATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

alternator

Alternator

An alternator is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current. For reasons of cost and simplicity, most alternators use a rotating magnetic field with a stationary armature but occasionally, a rotating armature is used with a stationary magnetic field; or a linear alternator is used. In principle, any AC electrical generator can be called an alternator, but usually the term refers to small rotating machines driven by automotive and other internal combustion engines. An alternator that uses a permanent magnet for its magnetic field is called a magneto. Alternators in power stations driven by steam turbines are called turbo-alternators.

Definition of alternator in the English dictionary

The definition of alternator in the dictionary is an electrical machine that generates an alternating current.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ALTERNATOR


alienator
ˈeɪlɪəˌneɪtə
chlorinator
ˈklɔːrɪˌneɪtə
denominator
dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtə
designator
ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtə
determinator
dɪˈtɜːmɪˌneɪtə
detonator
ˈdɛtəˌneɪtə
dominator
ˈdɒmɪˌneɪtə
emanator
ˈeməˌneɪtə
examinator
ɪɡˈzæmɪˌneɪtə
fascinator
ˈfæsɪˌneɪtə
fractionator
ˈfrækʃ əˌneɪtə
germinator
ˈdʒɜːmɪˌneɪtə
gubernator
ˈɡjuːbəˌneɪtə
hydrogenator
ˈhaɪdrədʒəˌneɪtə
intonator
ˈɪntəˌneɪtə
laminator
ˈlæmɪˌneɪtə
opinionator
əˈpɪnjəˌneɪtə
rejuvenator
rɪˈdʒuːvɪˌneɪtə
resonator
ˈrɛzəˌneɪtə
terminator
ˈtɜːmɪˌneɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ALTERNATOR

alternatim
alternating
alternating current
alternating-gradient focusing
alternation
alternation of generations
alternative
alternative comedian
alternative comedy
alternative curriculum
alternative energy
alternative history
alternative hypothesis
Alternative Investment Market
alternative medicine
alternative technology
Alternative Vote
alternatively
alternativeness
alterne

WORDS THAT END LIKE ALTERNATOR

administrator
co-ordinator
common denominator
coordinator
curriculum coordinator
discriminator
disseminator
donator
eliminator
exterminator
female impersonator
illuminator
impersonator
lowest common denominator
originator
pollinator
procrastinator
pronator
senator
State Senator
venator

Synonyms and antonyms of alternator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «alternator» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ALTERNATOR

Find out the translation of alternator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of alternator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «alternator» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

交流发电机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

alternador
570 millions of speakers

English

alternator
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अल्टरनेटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المولد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

генератор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alternador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পর্যাবৃত্ত বিদ্যুত্প্রবাহের উত্পাদকযন্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alternateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Alternator
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Generator
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オルタネータ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

발전기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Alternator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy giao điện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்மாற்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पर्यायी यंत्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alternatör
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

alternatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

alternator
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

генератор
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alternator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εναλλάκτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

alternator
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alternator
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dynamo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of alternator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATOR»

The term «alternator» is very widely used and occupies the 19.824 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ALTERNATOR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «alternator» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «alternator» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about alternator

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTERNATOR»

Discover the use of alternator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to alternator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How To Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems
This Ford IAR altemator uses an intemal voltage regulator "Ground here to test" is marked on the regulator To full field the altemator the F terminal on the regulator is grounded To test an alternator with two three-wire connectors, use the ...
Tracy Martin
2
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance and Repair
CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT TEST The following outlines the test of charging system output with a volt-amp tester. • Start the engine. The speed of the alternator determines its output. At idle, the alternator is not capable of making maximum ...
Tim Gilles, 2003
3
The MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite High Performance Manual
coNVerSioN FroM dyNAMo to ALterNAtor Converting from dynamo to alternator charging is a fairly straightforward job but a little more involved if your car is fitted with an FIA batter master switch. The use of any other type of switch risks ...
Daniel Stapleton, 2008
4
TechOne: Basic automotive service and maintenance
Checking pulley alignment. Belt pulleys must be properly aligned to minimize belt wear. The edges of the pulleys must be in line when a straightedge is placed on the pulleys (Figure 6). A misaligned alternator pulley may cause repeated belt ...
Don Knowles, Jack Erjavec, 2004
5
Electrical Machinees 3E
Before an alternator can be connected in parallel with another alternator it should be synchronized. Synchronization can be done by using a synchroscope or by three-lamp method. The following conditions are to be fulfilled before connecting  ...
Bhattacharya, 2009
6
Basic Electrical Engg
PN 120 2 x 3000 120 50 c/s Tabic 13.1 shows the speed of an alternator for 50 c/ s frequency at different number of poles. 13.4 TYPES OF ALTERNATOR Alternators arc of two main types as given below. 1. High-speed alternator 2. Low -speed ...
Dhogal, 2001
7
Chilton's Auto Repair Manual, 1993-1997
Detach the alternator connector. 3. Remove the serpentine belt. 4. Remove the front alternator bolt, rear rear bolt and alternator rear brace bolt. 5. Remove the alternator from the mounting bracket and tilt forward. 6. Remove the cap from the  ...
Chilton Book Company, 1996
8
The Steam Turbo-Alternator: A Treatise for Central Station ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
L C Grant, 2012
9
Popular Science
Alternator and regulator woes The alternator generates the electrical current needed to recharge the battery; the regulator controls the amount. If anything interferes with this process, the battery will eventually discharge. Even something as ...
10
Handbook of Automotive Power Electronics and Motor Drives
25. Integrated. Starter. Alternator. William Cai Remy International, Inc., Anderson, Indiana An integrated starter generator (ISO) is an electric subsystem in which the functions of the starting engine and the generating electric power are ...
Ali Emadi, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTERNATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term alternator is used in the context of the following news items.
1
2016 Fiat 500 revealed: major updates for retro city car
Later on, there will be an Eco version of the 69 PS 1.2 litre four-pot with a smart alternator, an aerodynamic pack and low rolling resistance tyres ... «Paul Tan's Automotive News, Jul 15»
2
Yanmar powered generator drives custom irrigator system
The Yanmar CPG unit installed at Glenroy comprises of a Yanmar 4TNV98 diesel engine, which drives a three phase Sincro alternator. The unit ... «Ferret, Jul 15»
3
TALKING CARS: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Diesel
... forward collision and brake control, rear seat dual screen Blue Ray player with headphones, 220-amp alternator and 825-watt audio system ... «Wicked Local Plympton, Jul 15»
4
Father and son in good condition following Marblehead boat fire
Heitmann was in the cabin working on the alternator when a wire hit a piece of metal, holding the charge, that caused the spark, Ridge said. «Daily Item, Jul 15»
5
2015 Ford Transit 350 Diesel: First Drive
... LED lights; a heavy-duty alternator; a manual regen with active inhibit (for cleaning the diesel particulate filter); and upfitter switches for a total ... «PickupTrucks.com, Jul 15»
6
2016 Fiat 500 facelift unveiled: new tech and updated looks
Also coming later in the year will be an 'Eco' variant of the base 1.2-litre petrol, which sees a smart alternator, aerodynamic bodykit and low ... «AutoExpress, Jul 15»
7
Discovery Channel Alaskan Bush People recap: Rocky Seas
Noah is looking for bicycle parts and an alternator. Matt is looking for a girlfriend. They're going to construct a generator to recharge batteries. «Channel Guide Magazine, Jul 15»
8
Looking To Wire My Fan To The Coil?
If you don't have a high current alternator, you can forget about using an electric fan. The stock 65 amp alternator on 86-93 Mustangs isn't big ... «StangNet.com, Jul 15»
9
Cummins AvK alternators get UL certification
Prasant Panigrahy, Engineering Manager, said: 'With this approval, we are the first alternator manufacturer to achieve UL1004 approval on the ... «Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production Magazine, Jul 15»
10
Under the skin of the new McLaren 570S
We're also concerned about items such as the alternator, air-con compressors, oil temperatures for engine, transmission and clutch and the ... «Autocar, Jul 15»

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