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Noun: alternator  'ol-tur,ney-tu(r) [N. Amer], 'ól-tu(r),ney-tu(r) or 'ol-tu(r),ney-tu(r) [Brit]
  1. An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)

Derived forms: alternators

Type of: generator

Part of: electrical system

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