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ALTERNATING CURRENT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Alternating Current.

Alternating Current - as a noun

An electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally

Example: "In the us most household current is ac at 60 cycles per second"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acalternating electric current
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
direct current

Example Sentences

"The voltage of alternating current periodically reverses its direction."
"Many appliances and electronics are designed to run on alternating current."
"In most countries, the standard electrical grid operates on alternating current."
"Transformers are used to convert alternating current to different voltage levels."
"Generators produce alternating current by rotating a magnet inside a coil of wire."
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