commutare

Definitions of commutare
  1. verb
    reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
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    type of:
    ribaltare, rinculare
    change to the contrary
  2. verb
    exchange or give (something) in exchange for
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    type of:
    permutare
    give to, and receive from, one another
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