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Step down

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Meaning

(of a transformer) Used to decrease the secondary voltage relative to the primary voltage..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (of a transformer) Used to decrease the secondary voltage relative to the primary voltage.
  2. A gradual reduction.

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What does step down mean?

Step down means (of a transformer) Used to decrease the secondary voltage relative to the primary voltage..

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