What does step-down mean?
Step-down means That decreases in stages..
Step-down
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
That decreases in stages..
Definitions by Sense
- That decreases in stages.
- (of a transformer etc.) That reduces a voltage.
Example Sentences
The internal lighting of the new locomotives can be supplied either from the battery or the dynostarter, and may also be connected to an external supply of 200-250 volts a.c. through a changeover switch and a step-down transformer.
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What is a synonym for step-down?
Common synonyms include diminution, reduction, decrease.
What is the opposite of step-down?
Possible antonyms include step-up, increase.
How do you use step-down in a sentence?
The internal lighting of the new locomotives can be supplied either from the battery or the dynostarter, and may also be connected to an external supply of 200-250 volts a.c. through a changeover switch and a step-down transformer.
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