Vocabulary Entry

rectifier

|noun • verb

noun

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

Example Sentences

"The technician replaced the faulty rectifier in the power supply."

"Many electronic devices rely on rectifiers to function properly."

"The rectifier ensures that the voltage remains steady and usable."

verb

Example Sentences

"The engineer will rectify the current before it reaches the battery."

"They need to rectify the electrical output for the system to work."

"He learned how to rectify the alternating current in his electronics class."