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

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inverter

"This is all one big unit, meaning we can't just replace the front charge port. We have to replace the charger itself, the inverter, and some of the cabling", he explains.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Lacking an 800V system and high-voltage inverter, the Optiq’s charging rate tops out at 150 kW—which is not…great.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

A piece of equipment called an inverter is usually the source of noise on a solar site.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026

The inverter is the device that automatically draws supplies from the battery when the mains switch off.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Lords of the Stratosphere by Arthur J. Burks