transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər 
: 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
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This enables smaller transformers and resonant parts, further reducing overall system size and resource requirements.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Copper is an essential material that is used in generating and distributing electrical power; cables, wires, motor windings, transformers and cooling equipment in data centers; and advanced manufacturing of consumer and defense products.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The rezoning, Oncor representative Ashton Miller said on Tuesday, would allow the company to make improvements to the facility, adding two new transformers and a wall on the north side of the property to abate noise.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
During the evening of March 10, an electrical transformer on school grounds caught fire.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Copper is an essential material that is used in generating and distributing electrical power; cables, wires, motor windings, transformers and cooling equipment in data centers; and advanced manufacturing of consumer and defense products.
—Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
The rezoning, Oncor representative Ashton Miller said on Tuesday, would allow the company to make improvements to the facility, adding two new transformers and a wall on the north side of the property to abate noise.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
During the evening of March 10, an electrical transformer on school grounds caught fire.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər
: a device for changing an electric current into one of different voltage
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