Definitions for Transformer
trænsˈfɔr mərtrans·former

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1. transformernoun

   an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage

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1. transformernoun

   Something that transforms, changing its own or another thing's shape.

2. transformernoun

   A static device that transfers electric energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling. Their main use is to transfer energy between different voltage levels, which allows choosing most appropriate voltage for power generation, transmission and distribution separately.

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1. Transformer

   A transformer is a passive component that transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another circuit, or multiple circuits. A varying current in any coil of the transformer produces a varying magnetic flux in the transformer's core, which induces a varying electromotive force (EMF) across any other coils wound around the same core. Electrical energy can be transferred between separate coils without a metallic (conductive) connection between the two circuits. Faraday's law of induction, discovered in 1831, describes the induced voltage effect in any coil due to a changing magnetic flux encircled by the coil. Transformers are used to change AC voltage levels, such transformers being termed step-up or step-down type to increase or decrease voltage level, respectively. Transformers can also be used to provide galvanic isolation between circuits as well as to couple stages of signal-processing circuits. Since the invention of the first constant-potential transformer in 1885, transformers have become essential for the transmission, distribution, and utilization of alternating current electric power. A wide range of transformer designs is encountered in electronic and electric power applications. Transformers range in size from RF transformers less than a cubic centimeter in volume, to units weighing hundreds of tons used to interconnect the power grid.

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1. transformer

   A transformer is an electrical device that is used to convert alternating current (AC) voltage from one level to another level. They are mainly used in power systems for stepping up the voltage for transmission and stepping down the voltage for distribution and utilization. It operates based on the principle of electromagnetic induction, through which they transfer electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another without changing its frequency.

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1. Transformernoun

   one who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage

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1. Transformer

   A transformer is a static electrical device that transfers energy by inductive coupling between its winding circuits. A varying current in the primary winding creates a varying magnetic flux in the transformer's core and thus a varying magnetic flux through the secondary winding. This varying magnetic flux induces a varying electromotive force or voltage in the secondary winding. Transformers range in size from thumbnail-sized used in microphones to units weighing hundreds of tons interconnecting the power grid. A wide range of transformer designs are used in electronic and electric power applications. Transformers are essential for the transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.

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1. Transformer

   In alternate current lighting the induction coil by which the primary current with high initial electro-motive force is caused to produce a secondary current with low initial electromotive force. A typical transformer consists of a core of thin iron sheets. The primary is of comparatively thin wire and often of ten or more times as many turns as the secondary. The latter is of thicker wire. Where the ratio of 10 to 1 as regards number of turns in the primary and secondary obtains, the initial E. M. F. of the secondary is one-tenth that of the primary circuit. The cores are laminated, as described, to avoid the formation of Foucault currents. The counter-electro-motive force of the transformer when the secondary circuit is open, prevents any but the slightest current from passing through the primary. In proportion as the secondary is closed and its resistance diminished, as by lighting more lamps in parallel, the counter-electro-motive force of the transformer falls and more current passes through the primary.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Transformer in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Transformer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Transformer in a Sentence

1. Kevin Daly:

   I was a mile away from Indian Point when the transformer explosion occurred. Yikes....

2. Michael Walter:

   We have unconfirmed reports of power flashes and possible wind damage in Clear Lake near Ellington Field where the Johnson Space Center is, power flashes occurred when high winds hit a transformer, which usually indicate a tornado coming through that area.

3. Brian Harrell:

   This typically very primitive style attack equals millions of dollars in damage, if you were to shoot out some very key components you can quickly create an effect where this large multimillion dollar transformer becomes essentially a paperweight.

4. Kevin Daly:

   I was a mile away from Indian Point when the transformer explosion occurred. Yikes...

5. Elizabeth Semmelhack:

   I think of it as a transformer shoe: it's a business brogue in the midst of being transformed into a sneaker, it just speaks to what is a very transformative moment in men's fashion.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Transformer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Transformer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Transformer
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Transformer
7. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=Transformer