rectifier

== English == === Etymology === From rectify + -er. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/ Hyphenation: rec‧ti‧fi‧er === Noun === rectifier (plural rectifiers) Something that rectifies. A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode. (nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (artificial neural networks) The activation function f ( x ) = max ( 0 , x ) {\displaystyle f(x)=\max(0,x)} , where x is the input to a neuron. ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “a device that converts AC electricity to DC”): power inverter ==== Derived terms ==== mercury arc rectifier silicon-controlled rectifier ==== Translations ==== === See also === inverter === Anagrams === certifier == French == === Etymology === From Old French rectifier, from Late Latin rectificāre (“rectify, regulate, control”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʁɛk.ti.fje/ === Verb === rectifier to rectify ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Derived terms ==== rectifier le tir ==== Related terms ==== rectifiable rectification rectificateur === See also === corriger === Further reading === “rectifier”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 === Anagrams === certifier == Old French == === Etymology === From Late Latin rectifico. === Verb === rectifier to rectify ==== Conjugation ==== This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.