rectifier

rec·ti·fi·er  (rkt-fr)

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.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	rectifier - electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current demodulator, 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" individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"

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A device for converting alternating current into direct current. See also inverter.