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. computing another name for NOT circuit

inverter

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

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

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

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

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

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In recent months, Michaels said, firefighters have responded to numerous malfunctioning alarms and inverter fires at solar farms, he said.

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