Alternator
Alternator noun - An old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles).
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Engine and alternator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Engine" instead a noun "Alternator".
Engine
Engine noun - A device that changes energy into mechanical motion.
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