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commutate

verb
com·​mu·​tate | \ ˈkäm-yə-ˌtāt How to pronounce commutate (audio) , -yü-\
commutated; commutating

Definition of commutate

transitive verb

: to reverse every other half cycle of (an alternating current) so as to form a direct current

First Known Use of commutate

1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for commutate

back-formation from commutation

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