converter
noun
- entity that converts, modifies, or transforms, producing an change of state, observable on the entity itself or on other objects
- vessel used in the operation of metallurgical converting
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /kənˈvɜːtə/ / /kənˈvɜɹtɜɹ/ / [-ɾɜɹ]
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *wert- Proto-Indo-European *wértetor Proto-Italic *wertō Proto-Italic *komwertō Latin convertōder. Old French convertirbor. Middle English converten English convert Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English converter From convert + -er.
- A person or thing that converts.
“The Mekydro transmission employs a single converter and a four-speed mechanical gearbox, which has the advantage of cheapness and simplicity for the same number of gear changes, and does away with the necessity for constantly emptying and filling converters, which tends to harm the oil by aeration.”
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.
- A person or thing that converts.