generator
(noun) engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
generator
(noun) an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
generator
(noun) an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
generator, source, author
(noun) someone who originates or causes or initiates something; āhe was the generator of several complaintsā
Source: WordNet® 3.1
generator (plural generators)
One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
(chemistry) An apparatus in which vapour or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by means of heat or chemical process, as a steam boiler, gas retort etc.
(music) The principal sound or sounds by which others are produced; the fundamental note or root of the common chord; -- see also generating tone.
(mathematics) An element of a group that is used in the presentation of the group: one of the elements from which the others can be inferred with the given relators.
(geometry) One of the lines of a ruled surface; more generally, an element of some family of linear spaces.
(programming) A subordinate piece of code which, given some initial parameters, will generate multiple output values on request.
A piece of apparatus, equipment, etc, to convert or change energy from one form to another.
Especially, a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
• (one which generates): extinguisher
Source: Wiktionary
Gen"er*a`tor, n. Etym: [L.]
1. One who, or that which, generates, begets, causes, or produces.
2. An apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed from a liquid or solid by means of heat or chemical process, as a steam boiler, gas retort, or vessel for generating carbonic acid gas, etc.
3. (Mus.)
Definition: The principal sound or sounds by which others are produced; the fundamental note or root of the common chord; -- called also generating tone.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; ātheoretical scienceā
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
