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DEFINITIONS OF: generator

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n someone who originates or causes or initiates something

“he was the generator of several complaints”
Synonyms:
author, source
Types:
coiner
someone who is a source of new words or new expressions
Type of:
maker, shaper
a person who makes things

n an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas

Type of:
apparatus, setup
equipment designed to serve a specific function

n engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction

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alternator
an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
dynamo
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
magneto, magnetoelectric machine
a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
turbogenerator
generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power
aerogenerator, wind generator, windmill
generator that extracts usable energy from winds
Type of:
engine
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

n an electronic device for producing a signal voltage

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oscillator
generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
pulse generator
a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate
crystal oscillator, quartz oscillator
an oscillator that produces electrical oscillations at a frequency determined by the physical characteristics of a piezoelectric quartz crystal
heterodyne oscillator, local oscillator
an oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones
pinger
a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar
Type of:
electronic device
a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
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