alternating current
electric current which periodically reverses direction | ||||
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Alternating Current Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Alternating Current
electrical current that reverses direction at regular intervals, for example 60 Hertz in the U.S.
electrical current that reverses direction at regular intervals, for example 60 Hertz in the U.S.
Alternating Current Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
alternating current
Noun
1. an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally; "In the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second"
(synonym) AC
(antonym) direct current, DC
(hypernym) electricity, electrical energy
Noun
1. an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally; "In the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second"
(synonym) AC
(antonym) direct current, DC
(hypernym) electricity, electrical energy
| hEnglish - advanced version |
alternating current
alternating current
\al"ter*nat`ing cur"rent\ (elec.) a current which periodically changes or reverses its direction of flow.
alternating current
\al"ter*nat`ing cur"rent\ (elec.) a current which periodically changes or reverses its direction of flow.
Alternating Current Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Alternating current (AC)
An electric current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals.
An electric current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals.
| Energy Glossary |
ALTERNATING CURRENT
(AC) Flow of electricity that constantly changes direction between positive and negative sides. Almost all power produced by electric utilities in the United States moves in current that shifts direction at a rate of 60 times per second.
(AC) Flow of electricity that constantly changes direction between positive and negative sides. Almost all power produced by electric utilities in the United States moves in current that shifts direction at a rate of 60 times per second.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Alternating current
(AC) An electric current that first flows one way in the circuit and then the other. This is the type used in homes. It contrasts with direct current .
(AC) An electric current that first flows one way in the circuit and then the other. This is the type used in homes. It contrasts with direct current .
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
AC
Alternating Current: The opposite of direct current / DC.
Alternating Current: The opposite of direct current / DC.
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
alternating current
"See current. Abbreviated as ""ac."" "
"See current. Abbreviated as ""ac."" "
| Technical English by wpv |
ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC)
Electric current in which the direction of the current alternates or reverses. In a 60 Hertz (cycle) current, the direction of current flow reverses in 1/120th of a second; most commonly used current.
Electric current in which the direction of the current alternates or reverses. In a 60 Hertz (cycle) current, the direction of current flow reverses in 1/120th of a second; most commonly used current.
Alternating Current Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
alternating current (A.C.)
An electric current that reverses its direction (positive/negative values) at regular intervals.
An electric current that reverses its direction (positive/negative values) at regular intervals.
Alternating Current Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Alternating current
An alternating current (AC) is an electrical current whose magnitude and direction vary cyclically, as opposed to direct current, whose direction remains constant. The usual waveform of an AC power circuit is a sine wave, as this results in the most efficient transmission of energy. However in certain applications different waveforms are used, such as triangular or square waves.
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