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- DictionaryAl·ter·nat·ing cur·rent/ˈôltərˌnādiNG ˈkərənt/
noun
- 1. an electric current that reverses its direction many times a second at regular intervals, typically used in power supplies.
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- Alternating current
Electric current which periodically reverses direction
Alternating current (AC) is an electric current that periodically reverses direction and changes its magnitude continuously with time, in contrast to direct current (DC), which flows only in one direction. Alternating current is the form in which electric power is delivered to businesses and residences, and it is the form of electrical energy that consumers typically use when they plug kitchen app... Wikipedia
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