Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,761,922,776 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

inverter
(redirected from inverters)

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
in·vert·er  (n-vûrtr)
n.
1. One that inverts or produces inversion.
2. A device used to convert direct current into alternating current.

inverter, invertor [ɪnˈvɜːtə]
n
1. (Electronics) any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current
2. (Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing another name for NOT circuit

inverter  (n-vûrtr)
1. An electronic device that reverses the sign of the current or voltage of a signal or power source. Also called phase inverter.
2. An electrical device used to convert direct current into alternating current.

In electrical engineering, a device for converting direct current into alternating current. See also rectifier.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.inverter - an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
electrical converter - converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
The flow inverters are said to effectively channel the fluids from the walls into the center of the mixer.
SatCon has seen an increase in the work we are doing for high power inverters for alternative energy applications," said David Eisenhaure, president and chief executive officer.
Inverters silently convert 12-volt DC power from a battery into 120-volt AC power, providing as much as 3,000 watts to operate microwave ovens, toasters, TV/VCR Sets and other appliances.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.