HyperDic: generator

English > 4 senses of the word *generator*:
NOUN	artifact	generator	an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
	artifact	generator	engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
	person	generator, source, author	someone who originates or causes or initiates something
	artifact	generator	an electronic device for producing a signal voltage

generator > pronunciation
Sounds	jheh'nerey.ter
Rhymes	abductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...

English > *generator*: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	An apparatus that produces a vapor or gas.
Broader	apparatus, setup	equipment designed to serve a specific function
Spanish	generador
Catalan	generador

English > *generator*: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction.
Parts	brush	conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
	rotor, rotor coil	The rotating armature of a motor or generator
	stator, stator coil	mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves
Narrower	alternator	An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
	dynamo	generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
	magneto, magnetoelectric machine	A small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
	turbogenerator	generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power
	windmill, aerogenerator, wind generator	generator that extracts usable energy from winds
Broader	engine	motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
Spanish	generador eléctrico, generador
Catalan	generador
Verbs	generate	produce (energy)

English > *generator*: 4 senses > noun 3, person
Meaning	someone who originates or causes or initiates something.
Example	"he was the generator of several complaints"
Synonyms	source, author
Narrower	coiner	someone who is a source of new words or new expressions
Broader	maker, shaper	A person who makes things
Spanish	artífice, autor
Catalan	artífex, autor
Verbs	generate	bring into existence

English > *generator*: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
Meaning	An electronic device for producing a signal voltage.
Narrower	oscillator	generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
Narrower	pulse generator	A generator of single or multiple voltage pulses
Broader	electronic device	A device that accomplishes its purpose electronically

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