as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
a tropical vacation is a surefire rectifier of the midwinter blues
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Recent Examples of rectifier
At the turn of the century, a group of rogue whiskey makers known as rectifiers were putting additives in spirits.
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Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2024
This combination of antenna and rectifier (or converter) is called a rectenna.
—Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2021
The antenna routes that energy into an electronic rectifier circuit, which in turn uses semiconductors to convert it into a direct-current (DC) voltage that can charge or power a device.
—Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2021
This word, a portmanteau of rectifier and antenna, reflects how each element converts the electromagnetic waves into direct-current electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2022
The receiver board consists of a Class D rectifier and a DC/DC converter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2016
Their active-variable reactance rectifier puts magnetic plates beneath the vehicle that are connected to a power line.
—Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 17 June 2022
Power Transformer: Converts the 120 volts of power from the wall socket to a higher AC voltage and sends it to the rectifier tubes.
—Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2015
But the Hero, unlike past rectifiers, is packed with sensors to remotely measure and wirelessly report that the pipe is still connected, and resisting rust.
—Joseph N. Distefano, Philly.com, 19 Apr. 2018
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2024
This combination of antenna and rectifier (or converter) is called a rectenna.
—Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2021
The antenna routes that energy into an electronic rectifier circuit, which in turn uses semiconductors to convert it into a direct-current (DC) voltage that can charge or power a device.
—Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2021
This word, a portmanteau of rectifier and antenna, reflects how each element converts the electromagnetic waves into direct-current electricity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2022
The receiver board consists of a Class D rectifier and a DC/DC converter.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2016
Their active-variable reactance rectifier puts magnetic plates beneath the vehicle that are connected to a power line.
—Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 17 June 2022
Power Transformer: Converts the 120 volts of power from the wall socket to a higher AC voltage and sends it to the rectifier tubes.
—Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2015
But the Hero, unlike past rectifiers, is packed with sensors to remotely measure and wirelessly report that the pipe is still connected, and resisting rust.
—Joseph N. Distefano, Philly.com, 19 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifier
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Focus on Your Job Mills says that in some ways, needing to film video is an antidote to buck fever.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Then, these same brands dutifully patent an expensive snake oil antidote for poisoning you.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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But this is at best a remedy for the selection of inadequately prepared people set up to fail at their tasks and, at worst, an excuse for the elevation of unfit characters.The Editors, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024
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Public announcements reminded passengers to see the ship’s doctor if over-the-counter, anti-nausea remedies were not effective.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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As the clinic grows, its hair restoration solutions become worthy of trust and respect from patients worldwide.Kyle J. Russell, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Oklahoma City Zoo also had two Asian elephants on allergy therapy for pollen and grasses: Kairavi and her aunt, Chandra.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Rectifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectifier. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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