inverter

[in-vur-ter] /ɪnˈvɜr tər/

noun

a person or thing that inverts.

Electricity. a device that converts direct current into alternating current.

Compare converter.

Origin

1605-15; invert + -er¹

Examples from the web for inverter

Each motor will require its own expensive, complex inverter.
To produce power that can be used in the home, solar shingles require additional equipment such as a power inverter.
If the system is off the grid, you'll need to buy batteries and an inverter.
The inverter should be located close to the battery that will supply its power, but not in the same compartment or cargo hold.
Add the cost of solar cells on top of your garage and an inverter and you are talking a grand a month.
inverter time to trip and/or shutdown is recorded for different load configurations described below.

British Dictionary definitions for inverter

/ɪnˈvɜːtə/

noun

any device for converting a direct current into an alternating current

(computing) another name for NOT circuit

inverter in Science

inverter

(ĭn-vûr'tər)

An electronic device that reverses the sign of the current or voltage of a signal or power source. Also called phase inverter.
An electrical device used to convert direct current into alternating current.