Commutator
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmˈmuˈtiˈɑtɔɹ/
Commutator (noun)
- A device that reverses the direction of current in an electric motor or generator.
Examples
- An electrical device converts alternating current to direct current.
- A commutator is an electrical device used in motors.
Common collocations: electrical device, power supply, current flow