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rectifier

[rek′tifī′ər]

an electric device that converts alternating current into pulsating direct current (DC). Rectifiers are used to power x-ray tubes, which require a DC electric source.

rectifier (rek´tifīur),

n a device used for converting an alternating current to a direct current; it also prevents or limits the flow of current in the opposite direction.

rectifier, full-wave,

n an apparatus for rectifying the entire wave of an alternating current in a radiography machine by means of a mechanical rectifier or valve tube.

rectifier, half-wave,

n an apparatus used in the rectifying of half of the sine wave in a radiography unit.

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