generator
noun
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Generators work by rotating a coil of wire in a magnetic field, causing a current to flow in the wire. A generator may be a huge spinning turbine powered by water, wind, steam, gas, or nuclear reactions, which sends electricity out through power lines to thousands of customers. But normally when we use the word, we're thinking of a small machine powered by gasoline or diesel, such as you might keep in your basement for those times when a storm knocks out your power, to create electricity right in front of your eyes. A special kind of generator called an alternator powers a car's electrical system (including its lights, power steering, etc.) while the car is running.
Examples of generator in a Sentence
Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Ford’s office said the new market rules require any generator selling electricity to the U.S. to add a 25% surcharge.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Executive director Tania Hary said that it's expected to run on generators and produce around 2,500 cubic meters per day, about the amount in an Olympic swimming pool.
—TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
The generator was fully charged after approximately 8.5 hours of direct sunlight exposure.
—PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generator. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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