inverter

[ in-vur-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that inverts.
2. Electricity. a device that converts direct current into alternating current.

inverter

/ ɪnˈvɜːtə /

noun

1. any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current
2. See NOT circuit
   computing another name for NOT circuit

inverter

/ 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inverter¹

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

Example Sentences

Inverter gas generators tend to be more expensive, but the extra efficiency and reduced noise is well worth the price.

From Popular-Science

The EU2200i is a reliable inverter gas generator that’s surprisingly, and pleasantly, quiet.

From Popular-Science

It is equipped with inverter technology for turbo defrosting, smart-cook settings to adjust power and cook time-based on the food, a child safety lock, and preset menu items.

From Popular-Science

The company is voluntarily recalling nearly 4,600 vehicles over what has been described as faulty inverters, Reuters reported.

From TechCrunch

Grid Alternatives receives equipment donations from solar panel and inverter manufacturers such as SunPower and Enphase.

From The Daily Beast

We can use automobile batteries, and the inverter will give us 110 AC for a while, until the batteries run down.

From Project Gutenberg

They have a portable loud-speaker system, and there is an inverter, as you call it, at the transmitter.

From Project Gutenberg

Let's call the ray the gravity inverter for want of a better name.

From Project Gutenberg