Meaning & use
Commutate
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To reverse the direction of an electric current, especially using a commutator in a generator or motor.
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The device is designed to commutate direct current into alternating current.
Engineers had to commutate the signal to match the motor's requirements.
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Commutate is closely related to 'commutator,' the rotating switch found in older electric motors and generators.
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