generator (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/
Definition
A machine that produces electrical energy from mechanical energy, often by rotating a coil within a magnetic field or rotating a magnetic field around a coil.
Examples
The emergency generator kicked in automatically when the main power failed.
We need to rent a portable generator for the outdoor concert.
The old steam generator was replaced with a more efficient model.
How to Use generator
- generator of (prepositional phrase)
- Something that produces or creates something else. — "The sun is a natural generator of heat and light."
- emergency generator (collocation)
- A generator used to provide power during an emergency or power outage. — "The building is equipped with an emergency generator."
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