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Etymology

From rectify + -er.

Pronunciation

Noun

rectifier (plural rectifiers)

  1. Something that rectifies.
  2. A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
  3. (nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
  4. (artificial neural networks) The activation function , where x is the input to a neuron.

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of a device that converts AC electricity to DC): power inverter

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French

Etymology

From Old French rectifier, from Late Latin rectificāre (rectify, regulate, control).

Pronunciation

Verb

rectifier

  1. to rectify

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Old French

Etymology

From Late Latin rectifico.

Verb

rectifier

  1. to rectify

Conjugation

This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

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