converter

UK
/kənˈvɜːtə/
US
/kənˈvɜrtər/

Translations

converternoun
converters
pl
UK
/kənˈvɜːtə/
US
/kənˈvɜrtər/
The engineer used a converter to change the signal.
Инженер использовал конвертер для изменения сигнала.
The power supply includes a converter to adjust the voltage.
Блок питания включает преобразователь для регулировки напряжения.
converteradjective
UK
/kənˈvɜː.tə/
US
/kənˈvɝː.tɚ/
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "converter equipment").

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.