com·mu·tate (k m y -t t )tr.v. com·mu·tat·ed, com·mu·tat·ing, com·mu·tates To reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half-cycle to produce a unidirectional current. [Back-formation from commutator.] |
commutate [ˈkɒmjʊˌteɪt]
vb (tr)
1. (Electronics) to reverse the direction of (an electric current)
2. (Electronics) to convert (an alternating current) into a direct current
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| Verb | 1. | commutate - reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern" |
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