What is another word for alternator?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔltənˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
An alternator is an essential component of a vehicle's electrical system that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. There are other words used that can be used interchangeably with an alternator. One is a generator, which creates electricity from mechanical energy. Another option is an AC generator or AC alternator, which generates alternating current electricity. A third option is a dynamo, which is an old-fashioned term for a generator that has been phased out of modern vehicles. Regardless of what term is used, they all refer to the same component that is responsible for generating electrical power in a vehicle.
