converter

noun

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con·vert·er | \ kən-ˈvər-tər

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Definition of converter

: one that converts: such as

a : the furnace used in the Bessemer process

b or convertor \ kən-ˈvər-tər

\ : a device employing mechanical rotation for changing electrical energy from one form to another (as from direct current to alternating current or vice versa) also : a radio device for converting one frequency to another

c : a device for adapting a television or radio receiver to receive channels or frequencies for which it was not originally designed a cable converter FM converter

d : a device that accepts data in one form and converts it to another analog-digital converter

e : catalytic converter

Examples of converter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The contrast reflects a shift in production towards petrol and hybrid cars, which tend to use greater quantities of palladium in their converters, and away from diesel engines, which use more platinum. — The Economist, "Rhodium ride Why are rhodium prices on a roll?," 23 Jan. 2020 The officer said the converter was cut away from the truck. — cleveland, "Man steals kielbasa, not kishka: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter," 9 Jan. 2020 The power outlets are European, so bring a converter to plug in your phone and other devices. — Melissa Yeager, azcentral, "The first cruise from Rocky Point has set sail. Here's what we know," 9 Jan. 2020 An example of an extension could be a currency converter, which could be accessed via a button on the Chrome taskbar. — Mark Hachman, PCWorld, "Google will wind down Chrome apps starting in June," 15 Jan. 2020 Thanks to more powerful electric motors, a beefier lithium-ion battery and booster converter, that's an 83 horsepower boost over the non-plug-in, hybrid version of the RAV4. — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, "From zero to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, Toyota puts pedal to metal with 2021 RAV4 Prime plug-in SUV," 20 Nov. 2019 Police confirmed the Skyview Lodge property owner’s claim that cut marks were visible on the metal pipes that house the converter under the bus. — Brian Lisik, cleveland, "Resident reports prescription drugs missing from mailbox: Brunswick Hills Township Police Blotter," 15 Dec. 2019 Smaller stations were broadcast on UHF, which viewers needed a separate antenna and converter to receive. — New York Times, "Emilio Nicolas Sr., 88, a Creator of Univision, Dies," 25 Oct. 2019 To access channels 14 and higher (UHF), people had to buy antennas and converters. — Los Angeles Times, "Emilio Nicolas Sr., Spanish-language media trailblazer who gave us Univision, dies," 23 Oct. 2019

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