rec·ti·fi·er (r k t -f  r)n. 1. One that rectifies: a rectifier of many wrongs. 2. Electronics A device, such as a diode, that converts alternating current to direct current. 3. A worker who blends or dilutes whiskey or other alcoholic beverages. |
rectifier [ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪə]
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1. (Electronics) an electronic device, such as a semiconductor diode or valve, that converts an alternating current to a direct current by suppression or inversion of alternate half cycles
2. (Chemistry) Chem an apparatus for condensing a hot vapour to a liquid in distillation; condenser
3. a thing or person that rectifies
| rectifier (rkt-fr) An electrical device that converts alternating current to direct current. Rectifiers are most often made of a combination of diodes, which allow current to pass in one direction only. Compare convertertransformer |
A device for converting alternating current into direct current. See also inverter.
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| Noun | 1. |  rectifier - electrical device that transforms alternating into direct currentdemodulator, detector - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity full-wave rectifier - rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave |
| 2. | rectifier - a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices" |
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