transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər 
: one that transforms
specifically
: a device employing the principle of mutual induction to convert variations of current in a primary circuit into variations of voltage and current in a secondary circuit
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For example, Virginia Electric Power utilizes smart sensors to identify transformer wear before failures occur.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The animal had come into contact with the transformer at the station, disrupting supply to the entire country.
—Reuters, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The world’s largest transformer manufacturer, Hitachi Energy, warned late last year that the industry is overwhelmed with demand for the equipment.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
This suggests that the transformer architecture has inherent limitations.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The animal had come into contact with the transformer at the station, disrupting supply to the entire country.
—Reuters, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The world’s largest transformer manufacturer, Hitachi Energy, warned late last year that the industry is overwhelmed with demand for the equipment.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
This suggests that the transformer architecture has inherent limitations.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Transformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər
: a device for changing an electric current into one of different voltage
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