synchronous converter
noun
,
Electricity
1.
a synchronous machine for converting alternating current to direct current, or vice versa, in which the armature winding is connected to collector rings and to a commutator.
Also called
rotary
,
rotary converter
.
British Dictionary definitions for
synchronous converter
synchronous converter
noun
1.
a synchronous machine that converts alternating current to direct current, or vice versa