alternating voltage

noun

, Electricity.

1. a voltage that reverses direction in regular cycles.

Example Sentences

Its two wings are powered separately by tiny pieces of ceramic piezoelectric material, which expand and contract rapidly when wired to an alternating voltage.

From The Guardian

Thus, if an external alternating voltage were applied, the large molecule would act as a rectifier.

From Time Magazine Archive

I want to wait until you have seen what the crystal does when an alternating voltage is applied to it.

From Project Gutenberg

An induction coil in an alternating circuit for changing potential difference, such as high alternating voltage into low direct current voltage.

From Project Gutenberg