junction rectifier
- noun
- Specialized
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rectificador de unión
- The junction rectifier is widely used in power supply circuits to convert AC to DC.
Examples
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The junction rectifier efficiently converts AC to DC.
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Technicians replaced the old junction rectifier to restore the circuit's performance.
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A faulty junction rectifier can cause the device to malfunction.
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Have you ever used a junction rectifier in a circuit?
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The junction rectifier is essential for converting alternating current to direct current in electrical circuits.
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In many electronic devices, the junction rectifier ensures a stable power supply by transforming AC voltage into DC voltage.
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During the repair, the engineer tested the junction rectifier to confirm it was functioning correctly before proceeding.
Synonyms
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5.2
A small electronic part that lets electric current flow only one way
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7.8
A device that changes alternating electric current into direct current
A small electronic device that changes alternating current into direct current
A small electronic part that lets electric current flow one way to make direct current
A small electronic part used in power supplies and lights that lets electricity flow only one way
A glass tube with two metal parts that changes alternating current into direct current
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is a straightforward noun–noun subtype: 'junction' (a joining point, here understood as the p–n junction in electronics) modifies 'rectifier' (a device that converts AC to DC), so the phrase denotes a rectifier that uses or contains a junction. Although technical, the meaning is compositionally derivable from the constituents and follows a common English modifier + head pattern, so a learner who knows both words can infer the sense.
Etymology
The term junction rectifier names what the device is and does: a junction is the place where two different semiconductor materials meet, and a rectifier is something that 'straightens' electric flow. That's why a junction rectifier is a device that makes an electric flow that normally changes direction move in 'one direction'.