step-up transformer
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transformer
[trans-for´mer]an induction apparatus for changing electrical energy at one voltage and current to electrical energy at another voltage and current, through the medium of magnetic energy, without mechanical motion.
step-down transformer one for lowering the voltage of the original current.
step-up transformer one for raising the voltage of the original current.
step-up trans·form·er
(step'ŭp trans-fōr'mĕr)Device used in radiology to increase the voltage coming into an x-ray tube.
step-up trans·form·er
(step'ŭp trans-fōr'mĕr)Device used in radiology to increase the voltage coming into an x-ray tube.
transformer
an induction apparatus for changing electrical energy at one voltage and current to electrical energy at another voltage and current, through the medium of magnetic energy, without mechanical motion.
transformer fluid
may cause poisoning due to its polychlorinated biphenyl content.
step-down transformer
one for lowering the voltage of the original current.
step-up transformer
one for raising the voltage of the original current.