rectifier

Noun
  1. Electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current (synset 104072744)
    is a type of: electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity
    subtypes:
    • demodulator, detector - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
    • full-wave rectifier - rectifier that converts the negative half wave of an alternating current into a positive half wave
  2. A person who corrects or sets right (synset 110532575)
    "a rectifier of prejudices"
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being

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