Der elektrische Generator



Example: Der elektrische Generator liefert Strom für das ganze Gebäude.

Definition


An "elektrische Generator" is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, supplying power to various devices or buildings by generating electricity through electromagnetic induction.

Etymology


The term "elektrische Generator" comes from the German words "elektrische," meaning electric, and "Generator," derived from the Latin "generator," meaning producer or creator. Did you know? The concept of generators dates back to Michael Faraday's experiments in the 19th century, which laid the foundation for modern electrical generation.

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"Der elektrische Generator" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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