rectifier

noun — 4 senses

rectifier

noun

US /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪɚ/ · UK /ˈɹɛktɪfaɪə/

Etymology From rectify + -er.

1

Something that rectifies.

2

A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.

3

Nautical, Transport An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

4

The activation function f(x)= max (0,x), where x is the input to a neuron.

Artificial neural networks

Antonyms
power inverter
Derived terms
mercury arc rectifier, silicon-controlled rectifier
Related terms
inverter

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