The electric generator
Example: Electric generator produces electricity from mechanical energy
Definition
"The electric generator" is a device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, commonly used to produce electricity for various applications. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, generating an electric current when a conductor moves through a magnetic field.
Etymology
The term "the electric generator" combines 'electric', derived from the Greek word 'ēlektron' meaning amber, which was associated with static electricity, and 'generator', from the Latin 'generare', meaning to produce or create. Together, they describe a device that produces electric power.
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"The electric generator" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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