'Transformer' definitions:
Definition of 'transformer'
From: WordNet
noun
An electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage
Definition of 'Transformer'
From: GCIDE
- Transformer \Trans*form"er\, n.
- 1. One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (1990's) a toy consisting of a figure or representation of an object, constructed of interlocking parts in such a way that a series of turning or twisting motions of the parts can transform the object from one type of object to a different type of object, such as from an animal to an automobile. [PJC]
- Multiple transformer. (Elec.) (a) A transformer connected in multiple or in parallel with the primary circuit. (b) A transformer with more than one primary or more than one secondary coil.
- Parallel transformer (Elec.), a transformer connected in parallel. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
Synonyms of 'transformer'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agent,
- alembic,
- alterant,
- alterative,
- alterer,
- anvil,
- caldron,
- catalyst,
- catalytic agent,
- crucible,
- engine,
- ferment,
- innovationist,
- innovator,
- introducer,
- lathe,
- leaven,
- machine,
- melting pot,
- modificator,
- modifier,
- mortar,
- motor,
- precursor,
- retort,
- test tube,
- transducer,
- transmogrifier,
- yeast
Words containing 'Transformer'
- Transform,
- Transformable,
- Transformation,
- Transformative,
- Transformed,
- Transforming,
- Transformism,
- Linear transformation,
- Multiple transformer,
- Parallel transformer,
- Phasing transformer,
- Tesla transformer,
- affine transformation,
- cascade transformer,
- heat of transformation,
- transforming gene,
- step-down transformer,
- step-up transformer