converter
converter Lexical Profile
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• noun
A device, apparatus, or computer program that changes a substance, signal, energy, or data from one form, system, or format into another.
"Before traveling to Europe, she packed a voltage converter so she could safely use her hair dryer."
A large metallurgical reaction vessel used for refining molten metal, especially for turning pig iron into steel by blowing air or oxygen through it.
"The Bessemer converter revolutionized steel production in the nineteenth century by drastically reducing refining time."
A person or company that buys unfinished textiles (greige goods), arranges for them to be dyed, printed, or finished, and sells the completed fabric.
"The apparel brand worked closely with a textile converter to develop custom floral prints for the spring collection."
A person who persuades others to adopt a new religion, belief, or political opinion.
"The missionary was known as a zealous converter who traveled across the region preaching to rural communities."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'convert' (from Latin 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around' or 'to transform') plus the suffix '-er'. The technological and metallurgical senses emerged during the Industrial Revolution in the mid-19th century.