generator
noun
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Generators work by rotating a coil of wire in a magnetic field, causing a current to flow in the wire. A generator may be a huge spinning turbine powered by water, wind, steam, gas, or nuclear reactions, which sends electricity out through power lines to thousands of customers. But normally when we use the word, we're thinking of a small machine powered by gasoline or diesel, such as you might keep in your basement for those times when a storm knocks out your power, to create electricity right in front of your eyes. A special kind of generator called an alternator powers a car's electrical system (including its lights, power steering, etc.) while the car is running.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The vessel’s state-of-the-art hybrid-propulsion system, meanwhile, points to the future, increasing the fuel efficiency of both the main engines and the generators—that means more comfortable cruising for anyone who hops onboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Along with the text and image generators, this platform also features interactive AI chatbots to enhance user engagement and a document editor to streamline productivity.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025
Combine the two awareness generators, and the typical sales funnel becomes a thought leadership funnel with greater lead gen adoption.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Generator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generator. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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