inverter

American  

[in-vur-ter] / ɪnˈvɜr tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that inverts.

2. Electricity. a device that converts direct current into alternating current.

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inverter British  

/ ɪnˈvɜːtə /

noun

1. any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current

2. computing another name for NOT circuit

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inverter Scientific  

/ ĭn-vûr′tər /

1. An electronic device that reverses the sign of the current or voltage of a signal or power source.

2. Also called phase inverter

3. An electrical device used to convert direct current into alternating current.

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Etymology

Origin of inverter

First recorded in 1605–15; invert + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"But we have inverters!" her older brother jumped in, referring to appliances that can maintain power.

From Barron's

The lawmakers want to reduce the region’s reliance on Chinese-made inverters, which dominate the European market.

From The Wall Street Journal

These adjustments make just enough room on top of the engine for the pulse inverter and DC/DC converter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the sun gods in the center touch screen displayed esoterica such as the left and right inverter temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal

The agency said it suspects the cause was poor maintenance and inadequate ventilation in the inverter battery area, which caused overheating and combustion.

From BBC