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converter

UK
/kənˈvɜːtə/
US
/kənˈvɜrtər/

Translations

converternoun
converters
pl
UK
/kənˈvɜːtə/
US
/kənˈvɜrtər/
convertisseurAppareil ou mécanisme de conversion; emploi technique.
The converter transformed the alternating current into direct current for the device.
Le convertisseur a transformé le courant alternatif en courant continu pour l’appareil.
pot catalytiqueSens automobile: dispositif de dépollution des gaz d’échappement.
The mechanic told me the converter needed to be replaced because it was clogged.
Le mécanicien m’a dit que le pot catalytique devait être remplacé parce qu’il était bouché.
Additional translations
convertiPersonne devenue adepte d’une religion, d’une idée ou d’un mode de vie.
convertisseurEn métallurgie, dispositif servant à transformer la fonte en acier.
Synonyms
transducer
modulator
changer
adapter
transformer
converteradjective
UK
/kənˈvɜː.tə/
US
/kənˈvɝː.tɚ/
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "converter equipment").
convertisseurTerme technique: qui se rapporte à un convertisseur ou qui en est équipé.
The factory installed new converter machinery to boost production.
L’usine a installé de nouvelles machines convertisseuses pour augmenter la production.

Definitions

converternoun
A device or mechanism that changes something from one form to another, such as electrical energy or data formats.
The converter transformed the alternating current into direct current for the device.
A person or thing that converts something, especially a person who changes their beliefs or religion.
As a recent converter to vegetarianism, she was still learning new recipes.
A device used in metallurgy to convert pig iron into steel by blowing air through the molten iron to oxidize impurities.
The steel mill uses a converter to produce high-quality steel from raw iron.
An exhaust-emission control device in the exhaust system of an internal-combustion engine that converts harmful gases into less toxic substances.
The mechanic told me the converter needed to be replaced because it was clogged.
converteradjective
Relating to or designed for a converter.
The factory installed new converter machinery to boost production.
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