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Meaning of RECTIFIER

Pronunciation:  'rektu`fIur

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
  2. [n]  a person who corrects or sets right; "a rectifier of prejudices"
 

RECTIFIER is a 9 letter word that starts with R.

 

 See Also: demodulator, detector, electrical device, full-wave rectifier, human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Rec"ti*fi`er\ (r?k"t?*f?`?r), n.
1. One who, or that which, rectifies.

2. Specifically:
   (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and
       rectifying the variations of the compass on board
       ship.
   (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.



 

 

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