rectifier
intermediateB1/ˈrɛktɪfaɪər/ · rec-ti-fi-er
A device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
Meanings
A device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
ایک آلہ جو متبادل کرنٹ (AC) کو براہ راست کرنٹ (DC) میں تبدیل کرتا ہے۔
تعمیر کننده
ta'meer karnay wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- power rectifier
- silicon rectifier
- rectifier circuit
Example Sentences
The rectifier is crucial for converting AC to DC power in the circuit.
تعمیر کننده سرکٹ میں AC کو DC طاقت میں تبدیل کرنے کے لیے اہم ہے۔
Ta'meer karnay wala circuit mein AC ko DC taqat mein tabdeel karne kay liye ahm hai.
Modern rectifiers are more efficient than their predecessors.
عصری تعمیر کنندے اپنے پیش روؤں کی نسبت زیادہ مؤثر ہیں۔
Asri ta'meer karnay wale apne peesh rawon ki nisbat zyada mo'asar hain.
In many electrical devices, a rectifier is used to ensure a steady current supply.
بہت سے برقی آلات میں ایک تعمیر کنندہ مستقل کرنٹ کی فراہمی کو یقینی بناتا ہے۔
Bohat se barqi aalaat mein aik ta'meer karnay wala musalsal karan ki farahmi ko yaqini banata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'rectifier' as the device that 'rectifies' the flow of electricity.
Visualize a device transforming a wavy line (AC) into a straight line (DC).
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "rectificare" — to correct
First known use: 19th century
The term 'rectifier' originated from the Latin word 'rectificare', which means to make right or to correct. It has been used in the field of electrical engineering to describe devices that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).