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trans⋅form⋅er
[trans-fawr-mer] 
mər
–noun
| 1. | a person or thing that transforms. |
| 2. | Electricity. an electric device consisting essentially of two or more windings wound on the same core, which by electromagnetic induction transforms electric energy from one set of one or more circuits to another set of one or more circuits such that the frequency of the energy remains unchanged while the voltage and current usually change. |
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Transformer
Trans*form"er\, n. Multiple transformer. (Elec.) (a) A transformer connected in multiple or in parallel with the primary circuit. (b) A transformer with more than one primary or more than one secondary coil. Parallel transformer (Elec.), a transformer connected in parallel.Transformer
Trans*form"er\, n. One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage.
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Language Translation for : transformer
Spanish:
transformador,
German:
der Transformator,
Japanese:
変圧器
transformer
A device used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another. With an alternating current, a transformer will either raise or lower the voltage as it makes the transfer.
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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transformer (trāns-fôr'mər) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) A device used to change the voltage of an alternating current in one circuit to a different voltage in a second circuit, or to partially isolate two circuits from each other. Transformers consist of two or more coils of conducting material, such as wire, wrapped around a core (often made of iron). The magnetic field produced by an alternating current in one coil induces a similar current in the other coils. ◇ If there are fewer turns on the coil that carries the source of the power than there are on a second coil, the second coil will provide the same power but at a higher voltage. This is called a step-up transformer. ◇ If there are fewer turns on the second coil than on the source coil, the outgoing power will have a lower voltage. This is called a step-down transformer. Compare converter, rectifier. |
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