electric generator
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/ · e·lec·tric gen·e·ra·tor
noun
- A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically by electromagnetic induction. The backup diesel‑powered electric generator supplied power during the outage.
- A machine or system that produces electricity for use in homes, industry, or other applications. The solar farm includes several electric generators that feed the grid.
Synonyms
alternatordynamogeneratorturbogeneratorrotating electrical machinepower generatorelectrical generatorelectromechanical generator
Antonyms
Did you know? The first practical electric generator, the Faraday disk, was built in 1831 and showed that a changing magnetic field could produce a continuous electric current.