alternating current

US /ˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ ˈkɝː.ənt/
UK /ˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ ˈkɝː.ənt/
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Wechselstrom

an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power transmissions

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Most household appliances run on alternating current.
Die meisten Haushaltsgeräte laufen mit Wechselstrom.
The power grid supplies alternating current to homes and businesses.
Das Stromnetz liefert Wechselstrom an Haushalte und Unternehmen.