inverter

CEFRB2

/ɪnˈvɝt.ɚ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device that changes direct electrical current into alternating current.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A power inverter.

Examples

  • The solar system uses a power inverter to run appliances.

  • The inverter converted DC to AC.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Something that inverts, or causes inversion.

More examples

In context

  • The solar inverter was efficient.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

To run household appliances from a car battery, you need an blank to change direct current to alternating current.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From invert + -er.