降圧変圧器 (こうあつへんあつき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
step-down transformer
electricity / electronics
Technical term in electrical engineering. Refers to a transformer that reduces voltage. Often contrasted with 昇圧変圧器 (step-up transformer).
See also: 降圧トランス
utensil, vessel, receptacle
Similar words
- 昇圧変圧器
Step-up transformer, which increases voltage, opposite of 降圧変圧器.
- 降圧トランス
More casual abbreviation for step-down transformer, commonly used in conversation.
Etymology
Compound of 降圧 (step-down, voltage reduction) and 変圧器 (transformer).
