converter

con·vert·er also con·ver·tor  (kn-vûrtr)

n.

1. One that converts, especially:

a. A furnace in which pig iron is converted into steel by the Bessemer process.

b. A machine that converts electric current from one kind to another.

c. An electronic device that converts one frequency of a radio signal to another.

d. A device that converts data from one code to another.

2. One that is employed in converting raw products into finished products.

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converter  (kn-vûrtr)

1. An electrical device that changes the form of an electric signal or power source, as by converting alternating current to direct current, or an analog signal to a digital signal. Compare rectifiertransformer

2. An electronic device that changes the frequency of a radio or other electromagnetic signal.

Thesaurus

Noun

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converter - a device for changing one substance or form or state into another convertor Bessemer converter - a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process catalytic converter - a converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water; an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system data converter - converter for changing information from one code to another device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" electrical converter - converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa electronic converter - (telecommunication) converter for converting a signal from one frequency to another torque converter - converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)