commutate

/ˌkɑmjuˈteɪt/
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Other forms: commutating

Definitions of commutate
  1. verb
    reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
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    change by reversal, reverse, turn
    change to the contrary
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