Meanings
nounisolation transformer (plural isolation transformers)
plural isolation transformers
- A transformer used to transfer electrical power from a source of alternating current (AC) power to some equipment or device while galvanically isolating the device from the power source, usually for safety reasons.
Translations
Dutch scheidingstransformator, scheidingstrafo
- scheidingstransformatortransformer galvanically isolating from the source
- scheidingstrafotransformer galvanically isolating from the source
Finnish suojaerotusmuuntaja
- suojaerotusmuuntajatransformer galvanically isolating from the source
German Trenntransformator, Trenntrafo
- Trenntransformatortransformer galvanically isolating from the source
- Trenntrafotransformer galvanically isolating from the source
Polish transformator separacyjny
- transformator separacyjnytransformer galvanically isolating from the source
Spanish transformador de aislamiento, transformador aislante
- transformador de aislamientotransformer galvanically isolating from the source
- transformador aislantetransformer galvanically isolating from the source
- transformador aisladortransformer galvanically isolating from the source
Cite this entry
APA
isolation transformer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/isolation%20transformer
MLA
“isolation transformer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/isolation%20transformer. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “isolation transformer,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/isolation%20transformer.
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