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
Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
Antofagasta and Anglo-American both said that their mines were operating with generators.
—Fabian Cambero and Alexander Villegas, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Also, consider newer RV models with quiet power generators.
—Andrea Agostini Ferrer, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The number of repairs needed are higher than what Holtec initially anticipated based on the steam generator’s history, said Nick Culp, a spokesman for the company.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generator. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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