rectifier

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Noun

rectifier (plural rectifiers)

1. Something that rectifies.
2. A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
3. (nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.
4. (artificial neural networks) The activation function f(x) = \max(0, x), where x is the input to a neuron.

Antonyms

• (a device that converts AC electricity to DC) power inverter

Translations

• German: Gleichrichter
• Portuguese: circuito retificador

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