inverter
Americannoun
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a person or thing that inverts.
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Electricity. a device that converts direct current into alternating current.
noun
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any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current
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computing another name for NOT circuit
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An electronic device that reverses the sign of the current or voltage of a signal or power source.
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Also called phase inverter
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An electrical device used to convert direct current into alternating current.
Etymology
Origin of inverter
Example Sentences
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At the back of Arevalo's cart -- decorated all over with colorful menu pictures of chicken wings and coconut juice -- is an inverter that holds up to six, foot-long batteries.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Across popular neighbourhoods, organisations and local groups are distributing kits that include televisions and solar-powered inverter systems to help residents follow the tournament."
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
A piece of equipment called an inverter is usually the source of noise on a solar site.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2026
As of 2024, it was Europe’s largest grid-battery supplier and its second-largest inverter supplier, according to Wood Mackenzie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Let's call the ray the gravity inverter for want of a better name.
From Lords of the Stratosphere by Arthur J. Burks
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