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trans·form
/ transˈfôrm/
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v. [tr.]
make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of:
lasers have transformed cardiac surgery
he wanted to transform himself into a successful businessman.
∎ [intr.]
undergo such a change:
an automobile that transformed into a boat.
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change the voltage of (an electric current).
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Math.
change (a mathematical entity) by transformation.
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n.
/ ˈtransfôrm/ Math. & Linguistics
the product of a transformation.
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a rule for making a transformation.
DERIVATIVES:
trans·form·a·ble
adj.
trans·form·a·tive
/ -mətiv/ adj.
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 "Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association)")
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Transformers are as transformers do.(Engineering & Operations)
Magazine article from: Bulletin (Northwest Public Power Association); 5/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...voltage transformers, current transformers, control transformers--what does a transformer do and why are there so many different kinds? Basic transformer design Transformers are used to step voltage up at generating...
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 "Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN)")
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Transformers toy line remains popular with adults and children as new movie opens today.
Newspaper article from: Chattanooga Times/Free Press (Chattanooga, TN); 7/3/2007; 700+ words
; ...1985 -- Second series of Transformers toys released. 1986 -- Animated feature film "Transformers: The Movie" released...Fortress Maximus, the largest Transformer to date, released. 1992 -- Transformers: Generation 2 toys and Generation...
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Reportlinker Adds Transformers (Electricity) - A Global Market Review.
PR Newswire; 11/25/2009; 700+ words
; ...determinant of transformer sales. HTS...Superconductors) transformers have been gaining...EFACEC to Set Up Transformer Manufacturing...Georgia 20 Brush Transformers Establishes...First Power Transformer Plant 21 Siemens...
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TRANSFORMERS Fans Invade Southern California as New Toy Line Storms Toy Aisles Nationwide.
Business Wire; 5/28/2009; 700+ words
; TRANSFORMERS Convention in Pasadena coincides with launch of new TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN movie toys PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- The 2009 TRANSFORMERS fan convention, which is in Pasadena on May 28 to 31, is destined to be one of the biggest...
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Reportlinker Adds Transformers (Electricity) Market Report.
Business Wire; 3/16/2009; 700+ words
; ...Chart) II-4 Power Transformers II-5 Table 5: Global Power Transformer Market (2005): Market...Launches Advanced Dry Type Transformers II-18 Bicron Designs New Transformer Range II-18 Foster Transformers Introduces New Range...
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Transformer anatomy.(Back to Basics)(Editorial)
Magazine article from: Control Engineering; 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...turns ratio. So transformers can be used to...An isolation transformer adds electrostatic...costly than a transformer with standard...Output rating of transformers is based on the...illustrate the gamut of transformers available. For...sector, visit The Transformer Association...
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"TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN" HITS RETAIL.
Newspaper article from: Multimedia Publisher; 8/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...officially on with the announcement that Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen game...Pictures and Paramount Pictures, the Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen game...or annihilate all of mankind. "The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game will give...
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Transformer equivalent circuit from field measurements
Magazine article from: International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Abstract In this paper, transformer equivalent circuit parameters are obtained...field measurements at the two ends of the transformer. This may become necessary if a new or rewound transformer replaces an existing transformer during...
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Transformer PCB problem solved at low cost with minimum outage time. (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Magazine article from: Plant Engineering; 5/25/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...environmental issue, transformer manufacturers...cooled transformers. Residual...with new transformers (including...fluid and transformer carcasses...hours per transformer. Required...replace the transformers - rather...
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 "Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH)")
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'Transformers' turns into a hit: It's a little crude for small children and won't require much brainpower.
Newspaper article from: Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH); 7/2/2007; 700+ words
; ...decided to identify with the Transformers themselves. It's a movie...producer Steven Spielberg, Transformers focuses on the battle between...up the secret involves a Transformer turned into a Camaro and...you? -- at the end of the Transformers' trail. The script draws...
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SIC 3677 Electronic Coils, Transformers, and Other Inductors
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...magnetically." Transformers serve a number...functions, and transformer types are defined...types are power transformers, output transformers...of coils and transformers are in stereos...the coil and transformer industry was...
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SIC 3612 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformers
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...step-down transformers to decrease...A typical transformer has two windings...pleasing transformers. The other...percent of the transformer market was...offerings include transformers for electric...Development Transformer operation...
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Transformer
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
Transformer A transformer is an electrical device...contact, and allows transformers to change AC voltage...There are two types of transformers based on the relationship...is called a step-up transformer. The reverse situation...
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transformer
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...The simplest type of transformer consists of two coils...secondary). In many transformers the coils are wound...primary, increasing the transformer's efficiency. Neglecting...turn primary of a transformer, theoretically a...input impedance. Transformers are frequently classified...
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stream transformer
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
stream transformer A function that maps streams to streams...time T then, for example, a stream transformer that maps a pair of streams into one...x2192; [ T → A ] Stream transformers are often defined in the equivalent...
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