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Noun: synchronous converter  'sing-kru-nus kun'vur-tu(r)
  1. Electrical converter consisting of a synchronous machine that converts alternating to direct current or vice versa
    "The power station used a synchronous converter to change AC to DC";
    - rotary, rotary converter

Derived forms: synchronous converters

Type of: electrical converter

Encyclopedia: Synchronous converter