Der Transformator
Example: Der Transformator erhöht die Spannung im Stromnetz effizient.
Definition
"Der Transformator" is a device used in electrical engineering to increase or decrease the voltage of alternating current in a power grid efficiently, enabling the safe transmission and distribution of electrical energy over long distances.
Etymology
The word "der Transformator" comes from the Latin verb 'transformare,' meaning 'to change in shape or form.' It was adopted into German to describe a device that transforms electrical voltage. Did you know that the concept of a transformer dates back to the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of electrical power systems?
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"Der Transformator" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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