Rotary-converter
adjective
1.
turning or capable of turning around on an axis, as a wheel.
2.
taking place around an axis, as motion.
3.
having a part or parts that turn on an axis, as a machine.
noun, plural rotaries.
4.
a rotary device or machine.
5.
Chiefly Northeastern U.S. traffic circle.
6.
Also called rotary converter. Electricity. synchronous converter.
7.
(initial capital letter) Rotary Club.
synchronous converter
noun, Electricity.
1.
a synchronous machine for converting alternating current to direct current, or vice versa, in which the armature winding is connected to collector rings and to a commutator.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or operating by rotation
2.
turning or able to turn; revolving
noun (pl) -ries
3.
a part of a machine that rotates about an axis
4.
(US & Canadian) a roundabout (for traffic)
synchronous converter
noun
1.
a synchronous machine that converts alternating current to direct current, or vice versa
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