Alternator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000175",
  "term": "Alternator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An electrical generator that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, where a rotating magnetic field induces current in stationary coils. Alternators are widely used in automobiles to charge the battery and power the electrical system while the engine is running.",
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "references": [
    "alternator - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Drehstromgenerator",
    "es": "alternador",
    "fr": "alternateur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/alternator/"
}