generator

noun

gen·er·a·tor ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce generator (audio)

: one that generates: such as

: an apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed

: a machine by which mechanical energy is changed into electrical energy

: a mathematical entity that when subjected to one or more operations yields another mathematical entity or its elements

specifically : generatrix

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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.

Example Sentences

This new product will be a major revenue generator. a backup generator for the store

Recent Examples on the Web The Chengdu factory kept assembly lines going at reduced levels using an in-house electricity generator, a company spokesman said in late August.

Selina Cheng, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 That same day, Easterling uploaded a TikTok of herself using a generator that predicted her next date.

Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 The halting flow had been caused by a group of soldiers, who were using a generator and a hose to pump water directly into a reservoir in the back of their jeep.

Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 The governor made the statement multiple times as Elsa approached to reinforce the prudency Floridians should take when using a portable generator.

Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 19 July 2021 Winners will be picked using a random number generator.

Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2021 Once the generator’s battery was switched on, low-voltage electricity began traveling up the wires and out of the electrodes resting in the nucleus accumbens.

Zachary Siegel, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Both the generator and electrical outlets were operating simultaneously ahead of the explosion.

Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Some of his customers lost Internet service due to that power outage, but Mauch's network kept running because of the generator at his house.

Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	generators
释义	generator noun gen·er·a·tor ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər 1 : one that generates: such as a : an apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed b : a machine by which mechanical energy is changed into electrical energy 2 : a mathematical entity that when subjected to one or more operations yields another mathematical entity or its elements specifically : generatrix Did you know? 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. Synonyms author begetter creator establisher father founder founding father inaugurator initiator instituter institutor originator sire See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences This new product will be a major revenue generator. a backup generator for the store Recent Examples on the Web The Chengdu factory kept assembly lines going at reduced levels using an in-house electricity generator, a company spokesman said in late August. Selina Cheng, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 That same day, Easterling uploaded a TikTok of herself using a generator that predicted her next date. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 The halting flow had been caused by a group of soldiers, who were using a generator and a hose to pump water directly into a reservoir in the back of their jeep. Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 The governor made the statement multiple times as Elsa approached to reinforce the prudency Floridians should take when using a portable generator. Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 19 July 2021 Winners will be picked using a random number generator. Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com, 20 May 2021 Once the generator’s battery was switched on, low-voltage electricity began traveling up the wires and out of the electrodes resting in the nucleus accumbens. Zachary Siegel, Harper’s Magazine , 17 Aug. 2022 Both the generator and electrical outlets were operating simultaneously ahead of the explosion. Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Some of his customers lost Internet service due to that power outage, but Mauch's network kept running because of the generator at his house. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing generator Van de Graaff generator electrostatic generator Van de Graaff generator electrostatic generator Kids Definition generator noun gen·er·a·tor ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tər : a machine that produces electricity generators noun plural of generator as in creators a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor the French painter Paul Cézanne is considered to be one of the principal generators of modern art Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance creators founders authors makers inventors fathers designers pioneers institutors establishers inaugurators originators initiators builders begetters founding fathers instituters developers producers promoters innovators sires spawners devisers conceivers cocreators organizers contrivers introducers researchers co-creators galvanizers formulators cofounders inspirers co-founders researchists encouragers inspirations Antonyms & Near Antonyms students pupils supporters followers disciples
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generator

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