rectifier
noun
rec·ti·fi·er
| \ ˈrek-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r
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Definition of rectifier
: one that rectifies
specifically
: a device for converting alternating current into direct current
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Synonyms for rectifier
Synonyms
antidote, corrective, curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic, therapy
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Examples of rectifier in a Sentence
a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues
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Power Transformer: Converts the 120 volts of power from the wall socket to a higher AC voltage and sends it to the rectifier tubes. — Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, "What a Fender Amp Looks Like When You Tear It Apart," 24 Mar. 2015 But the Hero, unlike past rectifiers, is packed with sensors to remotely measure and wirelessly report that the pipe is still connected, and resisting rust. — Joseph N. Distefano, Philly.com, "Hints of Philly's robotic future: Drones and data dashboards speed deliveries. Will it cut jobs?," 19 Apr. 2018 The electricity flows through the pipeline itself, with the rectifier on one end of a pipeline segment and a buried bed of anodes on the other. — Bobby Magill, Popular Mechanics, "How Will the Keystone XL Pipeline Be Built?," 8 Apr. 2013 Cathodic protection uses a device called a rectifier—a transformer which is connected to nearby power lines and converts alternating current to direct current. — Bobby Magill, Popular Mechanics, "How Will the Keystone XL Pipeline Be Built?," 8 Apr. 2013 This is then converted into direct current by a rectifier, and is used to top up the vehicle’s battery. — The Economist, "Electric carsIt is now practical to refuel electric vehicles through thin air," 28 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rectifier.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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