alternator

English Thesaurus

1. an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	generator,
definition	:	engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	electrical system,
definition	:	equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio (noun.artifact)

domain category	:	auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar,
definition	:	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine (noun.artifact)