Look up: adapter


  1. adapter
    [n] - device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=adapter

  2. Adapter
    A piece of equipment for containing pressure having end connections of different nominal sizes and pressure ratings, used to connect equipment of different API nominal sizes and/or pressures.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  3. Adapter
    (NETWORK GLOSSARY) A circuit board that provides communication capabilities between a computer or computer system and a communication network. Also called network interface card (NIC).
    Found op http://www.instrument-net.co.uk/newworkglossary.html

  4. Adapter
    The term used to describe expansion cards that are inserted into bus expansion slots.
    Found op http://www.mcsx.co.uk/glossary.php

  5. adapter
    a device to provide connection between two other parts.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  6. Adapter
    A·dapt'er noun 1. One who adapts. 2. (Chemistry) A connecting tube; an adopter.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/26

  7. adapter
    1. One who adapts. ... 2. <chemistry> A connecting tube; an adopter. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?adapter

  8. adapter
    adaptor noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=adapter

  9. adapter
    noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=adapter



  1. Adapter
    • (n.) One who adapts. • (n.) A connecting tube; an adopter.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/adapter/

  2. Adapter
    [rocketry] In rocketry, an adapter is a hollow cylindrical or conical segments between rocket stages or between the top rocket stage and the shroud that houses a spacecraft. They transfer the thrust from the lowest stage and are discarded during staging. This usage, which may appear overelab...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adapter_(rocketry)

  3. Adapter
    [computing] In computing, adapter is a hardware device or software component that converts transmitted data from one presentation form to another. The data presentation can be, for example, a message sent between objects in an application or a packet sent through a network. In modern persona...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adapter_(computing)

  4. Adapter
    [genetics] An adapter in genetic engineering is a short, chemically synthesized, double stranded DNA molecule which is used to link the ends of two other DNA molecules. It may be used to add sticky ends to cDNA allowing it to be ligated into the plasmid much more efficiently. Adapters are us...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adapter_(genetics)

  5. adapter
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-dap′tĕr, -tōr Definitions: 1. A connecting part, joining two pieces of apparatus. 2. A converter of electric current to a desired form. 3. A single- or double-stranded digodeoxynucleotide used to join two incompatible ends of restriction fragments.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=1050

  6. Adapter
    An adapter or adaptor is a person that adapts or a device that converts attributes of one device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Some adapters may only affect physical attributes: Other adapters may affect electrical attributes: ==Dangers of Near, but slightly diff...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adapter

  7. Adapter
    Connects and aligns the power end of an ANSI pump to the wet end.
    Found op http://www.mcnallyinstitute.com/Charts/Glossary-html/Glossary_A.html

  8. Adapter
    plumbing accessories for connecting hoses and pipes of incompatible diameter, thread, or gender. See also reducer, increaser, double male, double female, water thief. May contain combinations, such as a double-female reducer. Adapters between multiple hoses are called wye, Siamese, or distributor, w...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_firefighting_equipment

  9. adapter
    1) Ac
    Found op dc converter 2) Arranger 3) Electrical device 4) Elect

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