genset

Etymology

Short for generator set.

genset means An internal combustion engine equipped with an electric generator, such as an industrial unit, a farmstead unit, or a range-extender trailer extending the range of battery-powered electric vehicles. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 95 out of 100.

noun

An internal combustion engine equipped with an electric generator, such as an industrial unit, a farmstead unit, or a range-extender trailer extending the range of battery-powered electric vehicles.“Battery prototype unit 230002 has been made into a three-car hybrid unit with the insertion of a centre vehicle housing four diesel gensets.”