rectifier

noun

rec·​ti·​fi·​er ˈrek-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r 

: one that rectifies

specifically : a device for converting alternating current into direct current

Synonyms of rectifier

• antidote
• remedy
• solution
• therapy

Examples of rectifier in a Sentence

a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues

Recent Examples on the Web

Dimaag’s solution comprises batteries and control software that work with devices that switch electricity from AC to DC called rectifiers. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

Across the room, the electricity is sent through a rectifier, the nerve center for the substation. — New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Technicians will replace obsolete components, including transistors and rectifiers, before rebuilding and testing each unit. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

Once inside the sites, the group collected equipment, namely rectifiers. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rectifier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer