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rectifier

rec·ti·fier

UK/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/ US/ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current

2.

a person who corrects or sets right

  • “a rectifier of prejudices”

Origin

From rectify + -er.

Phrases

  • mercury arc rectifier
  • silicon-controlled rectifier

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