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alternating current
/ˈɔːltɚnˌeɪɾɪŋ kˈɜːɹənt/
/ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪŋ kˈʌɹənt/
ACAlternating current
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an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission
Examples
ChatGPT Homes and businesses receive electrical power through alternating current supplied by the grid.
Alternating current is commonly used in household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.
