rectifier

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/ˈrɛktɪfaɪər/ · rec-ti-fi-er

A device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

Meanings

nountechnical

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

convertertransformerregulatorتبدیل کنندہتبدیلی کرنے والابہتر بنانے والا

Antonyms

dissolverbreakerreducerتوڑنے والاکم کرنے والا

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.

Easily Confused With

rectification:Rectification refers to the process of correcting or adjusting something, while a rectifier is the device that performs this action.

Word Family

rectify
verbدرست کرنا
rectification
nounدرستگی

See Also

💡 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).

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 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).