RECTIFIER

rectifier

(noun) electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current

rectifier

(noun) a person who corrects or sets right; “a rectifier of prejudices”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

rectifier (plural rectifiers)

Something that rectifies.

A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

(nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

(artificial neural networks) The activation function $\backslash (f(x)\; =\; \backslash max(0,\; x)\backslash )$, where x is the input to a neuron.

Antonyms

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

Anagrams

• certifier

Source: Wiktionary

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Rec"ti*fi`er (rk"t*f`r), n.

1. One who, or that which, rectifies.

2. Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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