1) Adjuster 2) Arranger 3) Certain connector 4) Compatibility achiever 5) Connecting device 6) Connective gizmo 7) Conversion accessory 8) Converter 9) Current modifier 10) Device providing flexibility 11) Electrical accessory 12) Electrical connector 13) Electrical device 14) Electrical gadget 15) Electrical gizmo
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An adapter adapter converts signals from the 13 connection points to the 7 connection points. You have several adapter ers these go from 7-PIN to 13-PIN and vice versa. In this way, the trailer lighting communicates with the vehicle's on-board computer. In practice, you will also see this when you indicate the direction to the right, for example. T...
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An adapter or adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. The term is often used to refer to AC adapters. Some adapters may only affect physical attributes: Other adapters may affect electrical attributes: ...
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[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 personal computer, almost every peripheral device uses an...
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[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 used to link the ends of two DNA molecules that have...
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[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 overelaborate in that such adapters are inert structural e...
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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, which see below.
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• (n.) One who adapts. • (n.) A connecting tube; an adopter.
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The term used to describe expansion cards that are inserted into bus expansion slots.
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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.
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a device to provide connection between two other parts.
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A·dapt'er noun 1. One who adapts.
2. (Chemistry) A connecting tube; an adopter.
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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.
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a class that takes arguments producing a function object that performs an operation based on those arguments. A simple form of a higher-order function. For example, mem_fun() adapts a member function for use by the standard algorithms. See also: sequence adapter. TC++PL 18.4.4.
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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, which see below.
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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
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(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).
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noun a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
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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
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Connects and aligns the power end of an ANSI pump to the wet end.
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Hardware that allows a computing device physical access to a network.
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a person or thing that adapts. · a connector for joining parts or devices having different sizes, designs, etc., enabling them to be fitted or to work together. · an accessory to convert a machine, tool, or part to a new or modified use. · See
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