transformer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /trænsˈfɔːrmər/
Definition
A device that changes the voltage of an alternating electric current, used to increase or decrease voltage for transmission or use.
Examples
The large metal box on the utility pole is a transformer.
A step-down transformer reduces the voltage for household appliances.
The power grid relies on transformers to efficiently transmit electricity over long distances.
How to Use transformer
- transformer architecture (collocation)
- The specific design and structure of a transformer neural network. — "The transformer architecture has revolutionized natural language processing."
- transformer oil (collocation)
- A special oil used in transformers to cool and insulate the windings. — "The maintenance crew checked the level of transformer oil."
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