inverter

noun

in·​vert·​er in-ˈvər-tər 

1

: one that inverts

2

: a device for converting direct current into alternating current

Examples of inverter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The evaluation focused on validating system-level performance and integration, combining sodium metal chloride battery cells with inverters and control electronics. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025

The second technology is the inverter, or variable-speed compressor. —Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025

Standard and optional features to be offered for the trailer build will include a lithium battery, inverter, 18-L compressor fridge and water system with 10-L canister and electric pump. —New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025

These compound semiconductors can be used in missiles, defence equipment, electric vehicles, consumer appliances and solar power inverters, according to a government press release. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing inverter

• micro inverter

Rhymes for inverter

• converter
• diverter
• divertor
• reverter