transformer
noun
a person or thing that causes or undergoes a change in appearance, structure, character, etc.
transformers
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pluralof transformer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The natural-gas exporter said it entered into agreements with GE Vernova and Baker Hughes Energy Services to procure equipment for on-site power plants, including turbines and transformers, which have been in high demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Depending on the size of the site, you may also hear the thrum of transformers in substations channelling electricity.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The biggest impact is expected in transformers above 100 MVA, where demand has surged alongside data-center growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"Every data centre needs switchgear, transformers, cables, cooling systems and grid connectivity, and Indian manufacturers are already in that supply chain."
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Cow paths had been transformed into paved thoroughfares, railroad tracks crisscrossed the valley floor, and electric lines snaked over the ridges and connected up to a vast switchyard hulking with transformers.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
