rektipikador
rektipikadór with stress marks
rectifier
Usage Note
Rektipikador is a Spanish-derived term used in electronics for a device that converts alternating current to direct current, and figuratively for a person who corrects wrongs. The technical electrical sense is more common in modern usage.
Examples
" Bago ang rektipikador. "
Natural Translation
The rectifier is new.
Literal Translation
New the rectifier.
" Sira ang rektipikador ng makina. "
Natural Translation
The rectifier of the machine is broken.
Literal Translation
Broken the rectifier of machine.
" Hindi gumana ang radyo dahil sira pala ang rektipikador na nagpapalit ng kuryente mula AC papuntang DC. "
Natural Translation
The radio did not work because the rectifier that converts the current from AC to DC turned out to be broken.
Literal Translation
Not worked the radio because broken turns-out the rectifier that converting of current from AC going-to DC.
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