ALL meanings of alternating current
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A a - variable noun alternating current An alternating current is an electric current that continually changes direction as it flows. The abbreviation AC is also used. 3
- noun alternating current a continuous electric current that periodically reverses direction, usually sinusoidally 3
- noun alternating current an electric current that reverses its direction periodically: abbrev. AC 3
- noun alternating current An alternating current is a continuous electric current that periodically reverses direction, usually using a sine wave. 3
- noun alternating current an electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals, having a magnitude that varies continuously in sinusoidal manner. Abbreviation: ac. 1
- noun alternating current electrical flow changing direction 1
- noun alternating current an electric current in which the direction of flow of the electrons reverses periodically having an average of zero, with positive and negative values (with a frequency of 50 Hz in Europe, 60 Hz in the US, 400 Hz for airport lighting, and some others); especially such a current produced by a rotating generator or alternator. 0