Alexanderson

[ al-ig-zan-der-suhn ]

noun

1. Ernst F. W. [urnst], 1878–1975, U.S. engineer and inventor.

Alexanderson

/ ăl′ĭg-zăn′dər-sən /

1. Swedish-born American electrical engineer who in 1906 invented a high-frequency alternator that made radio communication more efficient. Alexanderson also developed the first practical television system in 1927 and the first color television receiver in 1955.

Example Sentences

And then,” Jimmy continued cheerfully, “the Goldsmith generator was knocked into a cocked hat by the Alexanderson generator.

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