Alternator
Definition
A rotating electrical machine that transforms mechanical energy supplied by an internal combustion engine or another source of motion into electrical energy in the form of alternating current; an essential component of the charging system in modern vehicles.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alternator
- AC generator
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, variable with regular structural plural and definite articulation variations. |
| Formation | Modern etymological loanword from French 'alternateur' and English 'alternator', based on the root of the verb 'alternate'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ter.na.ˈtor] |
| Source | Lexicon of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Mecanicul a constatat că un alternator defect este cauza pentru care bateria mașinii se descarcă complet în timpul mersului.
EN: The mechanic found that a faulty alternator is the reason why the car battery completely drains while driving.
RO: Noul model de alternator trifazat oferă un randament energetic mult mai ridicat pentru echipamentele industriale.
EN: The new three-phase alternator model offers a much higher energy efficiency for industrial equipment.
RO: Cureaua de distribuție acționează fulia acestui alternator pentru a produce curentul electric necesar farurilor.
EN: The serpentine belt drives the pulley of this alternator to produce the electrical current needed for the headlights.
Idioms & Phrases
Alternator auto / Car alternator
RO: Dispozitivul montat pe motorul vehiculelor cu scopul de a reîncărca acumulatorul și de a alimenta instalația electrică.
EN: The device mounted on the vehicle's engine with the purpose of recharging the battery and powering the electrical system.
Relee de alternator / Alternator voltage regulator
RO: Componentă electronică ce controlează și menține tensiunea generată de alternator la o valoare constantă și sigură.
EN: An electronic component that controls and maintains the voltage generated by the alternator at a constant and safe value.
Rotor de alternator / Alternator rotor
RO: Partea mobilă internă a generatorului care se rotește pentru a crea câmpul magnetic inductor esențial procesului.
EN: The internal moving part of the generator that rotates to create the inductive magnetic field essential to the process.
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