inverter

noun

in·​vert·​er in-ˈvər-tər How to pronounce inverter (audio)
1
: one that inverts
2
: a device for converting direct current into alternating current

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Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 Transformers, inverters, and other electrical equipment can also face lengthy procurement delays. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 The HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is built on that philosophy, with a 2,048Wh LiFePO4 battery, a 2,400W inverter, 10ms UPS capability, and an expandable design that scales up to 12kWh. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 Nabu Casa is developing devices that will more easily bring people’s existing analog or legacy tech into the platform — such as old receivers, AC units, solar panel inverters, even TVs — using technology such as serial, IR, and Modbus. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inverter

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First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inverter was in 1584

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