autotransformer

au·to·trans·form·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [aw-toh-trans-fawr-mer]
- /ˌɔ toʊ trænsˈfɔr mər/
- /ˌɔːtəʊtransfˈɔːmə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-trans-fawr-mer]
- /ˌɔ toʊ trænsˈfɔr mər/

Definitions of autotransformer word

noun autotransformer a transformer in which part of the winding is common to both primary and secondary circuits 3
noun autotransformer a transformer with at least part of the windings common to both the primary and the secondary circuits 3
noun autotransformer An autotransformer is a transformer in which part of the winding is common to both primary and secondary circuits. 3
noun autotransformer a transformer having a single coil that serves as both a primary coil and a secondary coil. 1
noun autotransformer An electrical transformer that has a single coil winding, part of which is common to both primary and secondary circuits. 1
noun autotransformer a transformer with a single winding, output being taken from taps. 0

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Origin of autotransformer

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; auto-1 + transformer

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autotransformer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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