INVERTER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("inverter" is a kind of...):

electrical converter (converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa)

Derivation:

invert (turn inside out or upside down)

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