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AC
abbr.
1. alternating current
2. area code

Ac 1
The symbol for the element actinium.

Ac 2
abbr. Bible
Acts of the Apostles

ac
(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science)
the Internet domain name for Ascension Island

Ac
the chemical symbol for
(Chemistry) actinium

AC
abbreviation for
1. (Engineering / Electrical Engineering) alternating current Compare DC
2. ante Christum
[Latin: before Christ]
3. (Military) Air Corps
4. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Athletics (Track & Field)) athletic club
5. Companion of the Order of Australia
6. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) appellation d'origine contrôlée: the highest French wine classification; indicates that the wine meets strict requirements concerning area of production, strength, etc. Compare VDQS vin de pays vin de table
7. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Aelodau'r Cynulliad: Member of the Assembly (that is, the National Assembly of Wales)

Ac
The symbol for actinium.

AC
Abbreviation of alternating current
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.AC - a radioactive element of the actinide seriesAc - a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores
chemical element, element - any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
uranium ore - any ore from which uranium can be extracted
2.AC - an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidallyAC - an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally; "In the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second"
electrical energy, electricity - energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; "they built a car that runs on electricity"
Translations
AC N ABBR
1. (Elec) =alternating currentC.A. f
2. (Aer) =aircraftman
3. (US) (Sport) =Athletic ClubC.A. m
AC [ˌeɪˈsiː] n abbr
a. (Elec) =alternating currentc.a. =corrente alternata
b. (Am) =athletic club


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