transformer

noun trans·form·er \tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər\

: a device that changes the voltage of an electric current

Full Definition of TRANSFORMER

: one that transforms; specifically : a device employing the principle of mutual induction to convert variations of current in a primary circuit into variations of voltage and current in a secondary circuit

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First Known Use of TRANSFORMER

1596

Rhymes with TRANSFORMER

barnstormer, benchwarmer, brainstormer, conformer, heart-warmer, informer, performer, reformer, shed dormer

TRANSFORMER Defined for Kids

transformer

noun trans·form·er \trans-ˈfȯr-mər\

Definition of TRANSFORMER for Kids

: a device for changing the voltage of an electric current

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