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rectifier

9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. rectifier (noun)
  2. rectifier instrument (noun)
  3. bridge rectifier (noun)
  4. dry-disk rectifier (noun)
  5. electrolytic rectifier (noun)
  6. full-wave rectifier (noun)
  7. half-wave rectifier (noun)
  8. mercury-arc rectifier (noun)
  9. selenium rectifier (noun)

rec·ti·fi·er

noun \ˈrek-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of RECTIFIER

: one that rectifies; specifically : a device for converting alternating current into direct current

Examples of RECTIFIER

  1. <a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues>

First Known Use of RECTIFIER

1611

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Rhymes with RECTIFIER

balloon tire, chicken wire, like wildfire, play with fire, razor wire, retrofire, Ring of Fire, star sapphire, under fire

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