Transformer

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Transformer \Trans*form"er\, n.
     1. One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an
        apparatus for producing from a given electrical current
        another current of different voltage.
        [1913 Webster]
  


     2. (1990's) a toy consisting of a figure or representation of
        an object, constructed of interlocking parts in such a way
        that a series of turning or twisting motions of the parts
        can transform the object from one type of object to a
        different type of object, such as from an animal to an
        automobile.
        [PJC]
  
     {Multiple transformer}. (Elec.)
        (a) A transformer connected in multiple or in parallel
            with the primary circuit.
        (b) A transformer with more than one primary or more than
            one secondary coil.
  
     {Parallel transformer} (Elec.), a transformer connected in
        parallel.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  transformer
       n : an electrical device by which alternating current of one
           voltage is changed to another voltage

From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:

  29 Moby Thesaurus words for "transformer":
     agent, alembic, alterant, alterative, alterer, anvil, caldron,
     catalyst, catalytic agent, crucible, engine, ferment,
     innovationist, innovator, introducer, lathe, leaven, machine,
     melting pot, modificator, modifier, mortar, motor, precursor,
     retort, test tube, transducer, transmogrifier, yeast