transformer
noun
trans·form·er
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Definition of transformer
: one that transforms
specifically
: a device employing the principle of mutual induction to convert variations of current in a primary circuit into variations of voltage and current in a secondary circuit
Examples of transformer in a Sentence
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One transformer handled life and safety systems while the second supported the air conditioning system. — CBS News, "Warrants issued for nursing home workers allegedly linked to patient deaths during Hurricane Irma," 24 Aug. 2019 On 22 July 2019 an arson fire in a rail transformer room near Florence caused long delays in high speed and regional trains. — Lisa Abend, Time, "In Europe, the Movement to Give Up Air Travel Is Taking Off. Could the U.S. Be Next?," 1 Aug. 2019 Her mother managed a Walmart and her father repaired power-line transformers. — Stephanie Clifford, WIRED, "He Cyberstalked Teen Girls for Years—Then They Fought Back," 24 June 2019 There were no reports of transformer explosions, Oncor told the station. — Jesus Jimenez, Dallas News, "Watch: Power surge accompanies mysterious blue light in sky over Dallas," 5 June 2019 Mineral oil, in turn, combusts explosively and rockets transformer scything into the air. — Cassie Rodenberg, Popular Mechanics, "How Transformers Can Explode," 28 Dec. 2018 The park is also working with Salt River Project to upgrade transformers that power five main lines going into the campgrounds. — Rocky Baier, azcentral, "Usery Mountain Regional Park archery range to close for 2 months for upgrades," 2 Aug. 2019 Plants then use transformers to step up the voltage of generated electricity and send it down high-voltage lines, which lose less energy in transit. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, "City Dwellers Ignore Infrastructure at Their Peril," 15 July 2019 Kopp also said the city would likely spend another $1 million on utility relocation in the entire alley, burying utilities and relocating transformers to benefit all properties there. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Developer will add more brick on 8-story Elmhurst tower — at a price," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'transformer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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transformer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of transformer
technical
: a device that changes the voltage of an electric current
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transformer
noun
trans·form·er
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Kids Definition of transformer
: a device for changing the voltage of an electric current
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