Thesaurus results for RECTIFIERS

rectifiers

noun

plural of rectifier

as in antidotes

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues

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Recent Examples of rectifiers 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 Like inverters, these rectifiers can also be controlled as VSMs, with the only difference being the direction of the power flow. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Dec. 2025

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There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net.

— Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The vision underpinning the project reflects Karmitz’s belief that cinemas should serve as antidotes to digital isolation.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026

Definition of antidotes

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Instead, the meddling radiated corruption over due process of an unfortunate but longstanding rule that has remedies seldom invoked in the middle of the World Cup.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Some products even offer natural remedies such as walnut shells or apricot seeds.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of remedies

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ParaZero argues those solutions struggle against increasingly agile drones capable of approaching targets from multiple directions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Service providers are building flexible compliance programs and integrated solutions, preparing for a market that looks more legitimate but still demands rigorous oversight and proactive infrastructure development amidst persistent uncertainty.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of solutions

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Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
New clinical trials are underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first time novel therapies are being evaluated for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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