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alternator vs generator

generator vs alternator

alternator and generator both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alternator Yes No No No
generator Yes No No No
As nouns, generator is a hypernym of alternator; that is, generator is a word with a broader meaning than alternator:
  • alternator: an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
  • generator: engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
alternator (noun) generator (noun)
an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
someone who originates or causes or initiates something
Difference between alternator and generator

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