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Definitions
reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
Word origin
Back-formation from commutation (in the late 19th century), as is commutator (noun) too.
Used in a sentence
“Continuously rated machines shall be required to commutate successfully momentary loads of 150% of the Amperes corresponding to the continuous rating keeping the rheostat set for rated load excitation.”
“In line commutation, advantage of the a.c. supply going through zero value at every half-cycle is taken to commutate the thyristor.”
“The match of two finite line segments in 2 dimensions requires 2 translations, 1 rotation, 1 scale transformation; the order is here important, and these operators cannot commutate.”
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