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alternator Definition

al·ter·na·tor (ôltər nāt′ər, al-)

noun

an electric generator or dynamo producing alternating current

alternator Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fit: Standard V shape pulley with boss to fit alternator or Dynalite.
  • drive: The battery is charged by an alternator driven by the engine.
  • have: Take the car to your mechanic to have the alternator checked for proper operation.
  • need: Why did they need an up-rated alternator, I asked?
  • use: Environmentally compatible The repair of used alternators and starters.
  • produce: In 1991, we began producing alternators at our Cardiff plant in South Wales.

Adjective modifier

  • twin: Engine All the boats come with a 4 cylinder Isuzu 55 engine with PRM hydraulic gearbox and twin alternators.
  • high: High performance alternator charging system with electronic voltage control.
  • lightweight: The lightweight alternator supplying the power required by the motorcycle has an output of 720W at 60 amps.

Modifies a noun

  • pulley: There have been no recorded instances of the alternator pulley seizing on vehicles in the UK.
  • rotor: The belt drives the alternator rotor in the coils to generate AC ( then converted to DC for the car systems ).
  • belt: Make sure the alternator belt is properly adjusted to ensure the batteries get well charged.
  • controller: Empty storage side of the engine compartment, second Sterling alternator controller for front bow thruster battery can also be seen.
  • conversion: With the work on the 108 the alternator conversion has sadly not progressed yet.
  • warning: The oil, gas and alternator warning lights would be replaced by a single " general car default " warning light.

Noun used with modifier

  • volt: Retest with multi meter Meter reads 15- 20 volts alternator is charging too much, regulator is not working properly & needs replacement.
  • amp: An engine driven 85 Amp alternator ensures that the batteries are always well charged up.
  • output: To improve charging system performance under these conditions, a new, higher output alternator is now available.
  • engine: The engine alternator is 50 amps and we have an Ampair 100 wind generator with optional water turbine.
  • car: The smaller gensets use a simple shaft mounted fan to keep the windings cool, much like a car alternator does.