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English noun: alternating current

1. alternating current (phenomenon) an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally


SamplesIn the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second.


SynonymsAC, alternating electric current


Broader (hypernym)electrical energy, electricity


Antonymsdirect current, direct electric current, dc









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