ELECTRICAL CONVERTER

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Converter that converts alternating current into direct current or vice versa

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("electrical converter" is a kind of...):

converter; convertor (a device for changing one substance or form or state into another)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "electrical converter"):

inverter (an electrical converter that converts direct current into alternating current)

power pack (a device for converting a power supply to a voltage required by particular equipment)

rotary; rotary converter; synchronous converter (electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa)

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