Meaning & use
transformer
An electrical device that transfers energy between circuits, typically raising or lowering voltage.
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The transformer on the utility pole steps down high-voltage power for household use.
A blown transformer left the whole neighborhood without electricity for hours.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse this technical sense with the informal use of transformer for toy or franchise robots.
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