transformer
trænsˈfɔːmər
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Definition of transformer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agent of changeperson or thing that transforms something
  • He was a transformer in the field of digital communication..
changer converter
2.
electricityTECH.device changing voltage in electrical circuitsTECH.
  • The transformer reduced the voltage for household use.
converter
3.
machine learningTECH.neural network architecture using self-attentionTECH.
  • The transformer improved the model's accuracy significantly.
neural network
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Images of transformer

  • transformer: device changing voltage in electrical circuits
    device changing voltage in electrical circuits

Expressions with transformer

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device reducing voltage from high to low
The step-down transformer reduced the voltage for the appliance.
electrical device that changes high voltage levels in power networks
The power transformer at the substation stepped the voltage down for the city.
insulating liquid used to cool and protect electrical power transformers
The engineer checked the transformer oil for moisture and dissolved gases.
electrical device that changes voltage level for safe use or measurement
The voltage transformer reduces high line voltage for the control circuit.
electrical device that lowers grid voltage for homes or other users
The crew replaced an old distribution transformer to restore power to the neighborhood.
transformer connected to a circuit's output to adapt power for its load
The amplifier's output transformer matches the tubes to the speakers.

Origin of transformer

Latin, trans (across) + formare (to form)

Terms with transformer included in their meaning

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automotive
transformer in a petrol engine supplying high voltage
electricity
alter current or voltage using a transformer
electricity
current in a generator or transformer
technology
directly driven inductive coil in a transformer
technology
inductive coil in a transformer
technology
middle connection point of a transformer winding
electronics
electrical transformer for generating high-voltage signals
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Examples of transformer in a sentence

  • Innovative teachers are transformers in education.
  • The transformer malfunctioned during the power surge.
  • Technicians installed a transformer to stabilize the current.
  • Researchers are exploring new applications for the transformer in AI.
  • The transformer has revolutionized natural language processing tasks.

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  1. French:transformateur, convertisseur de tension, ...
  2. German:Wandler, Transformator, ...
  3. Italian:trasformatore, ...
  4. Spanish:transformador, convertidor, ...
  5. Portuguese:transformador, Transformer, ...
  6. Chinese:变革者, 变压器, ...
  7. Japanese:変革者, 変圧器, ...
  8. Arabic:مغير, مُحَوِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַהְפְּכָן, שְׁנַאי, ...
  10. Russian:преобразователь, электрический трансформатор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трансформатор, трансформер, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवर्तक, ट्रांसफार्मर, ...

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