inverter

n. one who inverts, one who overturns

An inverter may refer toInverter (electrical), which converts direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC)Inverter (air conditioning), a device that allows an air conditioner to continuously regulate its thermal power flowInverter (logic gate), also called a NOT gate. If input is a logic low it is converted to a logic high. If input is a logic high it is converted to a logic lowUninterrupted power supply, which are referred to as "inverters" in India because the inverter is a major component
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Noun
1. an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current
(hypernym) electrical converter
(derivation) invert, reverse

v. turn over; invert, reverse

1. In electrical engineering, a device for converting direct current into alternating current. [JP1] (188 ) 2. In computers, a device or circuit that inverts the polarity of a signal or pulse. Deprecated synonym negation circuit.