rectifier
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World English Dictionary
rectifier (ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an electronic device, such as a semiconductor diode or valve, that converts an alternating current to a direct current by suppression or inversion of alternate half cycles |
| 2. | chem an apparatus for condensing a hot vapour to a liquid in distillation; condenser |
| 3. | a thing or person that rectifies |
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Rectifier
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
American Heritage
Science Dictionary
| rectifier (rěk'tə-fī'ər) Pronunciation Key
An electrical device that converts alternating current to direct current. Rectifiers are most often made of a combination of diodes, which allow current to pass in one direction only. Compare convertertransformer.">, transformer. |
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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rectifier
device that converts alternating electric current into direct current. It may be an electron tube (either a vacuum or a gaseous type), vibrator, solid-state device, or mechanical device. Direct current is necessary for the operation of many devices such as radio and television receivers and certain power tools.
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Example sentences
The usual way to do this would be to use a rectifier-a device that converts alternating to direct current.
The alternator is connected to a battery bank via rectifier.
At the time of the inspection, the operator had not conducted any rectifier inspections.
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