alternating current

US /ˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ ˈkɝː.ənt/
UK /ˈɔːl.tərˌneɪ.tɪŋ ˈkɝː.ənt/
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corrente alternada

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.
A maioria dos eletrodomésticos funciona com corrente alternada.
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The power grid supplies alternating current to homes and businesses.
A rede elétrica fornece corrente alternada para residências e empresas.
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AC
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direct current
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