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coupler Refers to a myriad of different types of sockets for plugging in electric or electronic cables or devices. See network coupler.coupler [′kəp·lər] (electricity) A component used to transfer energy from one circuit to another. (electromagnetism) A passage which joins two cavities or waveguides, allowing them to exchange energy. A passage which joins the ends of two waveguides, whose cross section changes continuously from that of one to that of the other. (engineering) A device that connects two railroad cars. (graphic arts) A substance that can react with the unexposed diazonium salt in a diazo material to produce the visible dye image. (navigation) The portion of a navigation system that receives signals of one type from a sensor and transmits signals of a different type to an actuator. coupler A metal hardware device used to join frames and braces of tubular metal scaffolding. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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