What is another word for step-up transformer?
Pronunciation: [stˈɛpˌʌp tɹansfˈɔːmə] (IPA) 
A step-up transformer is an electrical device that increases the voltage of the input power. Some possible synonyms for the word "step-up transformer" could be "voltage booster," "up-converter," or "transformer up." Other possible terms could be "voltage amplifier," "potential transformer," or simply "transformer." These terms all refer to devices that increase the voltage of electrical current, typically in order to move it over a great distance with minimal power loss. Whatever term is used, these devices play a key role in the generation and distribution of electric power around the world.
