transformer

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: trans=form=er

CIDE DICTIONARY

transformer, n. 

•  One who, or that which, transforms. Specif. (Elec.), an apparatus for producing from a given electrical current another current of different voltage.  [1913 Webster]
•  a toy consisting of a figure or representation of an object, constructed of interlocking parts in such a way that a series of turning or twisting motions of the parts can transform the object from one type of object to a different type of object, such as from an animal to an automobile.  [PJC]

-- Multiple transformer. (Elec.) (a) A transformer connected in multiple or in parallel with the primary circuit. (b) A transformer with more than one primary or more than one secondary coil. -- Parallel transformer (Elec.), a transformer connected in parallel.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

transformer, n.
1 an apparatus for reducing or increasing the voltage of an alternating current.
2 a person or thing that transforms.

THESAURUS

transformer

agent, alembic, alterant, alterative, alterer, anvil, caldron, catalyst, catalytic agent, crucible, engine, ferment, innovationist, innovator, introducer, lathe, leaven, machine, melting pot, modificator, modifier, mortar, motor, precursor, retort, test tube, transducer, transmogrifier, yeast