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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

Hospitals and businesses across the island nation of 22 million people have been using generators or inverters.

From BBC

Some have invested in batteries and inverters for their homes, which kick in as soon as the power goes off.

From BBC

But Mr Hoare dismissed the plans on the grounds that the solar panels and other infrastructure, including transformers, inverters and fencing, would "inevitably introduce a fundamental change to agricultural land" and cause "major visual harm".

From BBC