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| changeover |
the process of conversion from one system or condition to another. |
| dynamoelectric |
of or pertaining to the conversion of mechanical energy to electric energy or vice versa. |
| engine |
a machine that derives force and motion from the conversion of energy, such as fuel or electricity, to work. [1/3 definitions] |
| extra point |
see "conversion." |
| ferment |
any of various substances, such as an enzyme or yeast, that causes the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohol, acids, or other compounds. [1/8 definitions] |
| goalpost |
in football, either of two upright posts supported by a crossbar, defining an area through which a field goal or conversion must be kicked. [1/2 definitions] |
| metrication |
conversion to the metric system of measurement from an older system. |
| point after touchdown |
see "conversion." |
| privatization |
the conversion of an industry, business, or the like from government ownership or control to ownership or control by the private sector. |
| reborn |
having had a profound experience of religious conversion. [1/3 definitions] |
| reconversion |
combined form of conversion. |
| redemption |
the exchange or conversion, as of coupons for goods or securities into cash. [1/5 definitions] |
| saponify |
of a fat, to undergo conversion to soap. [1/4 definitions] |
| Saul |
the name of the apostle Paul before his conversion to Christianity. [1/2 definitions] |
| superheat |
to heat (a vapor or gas) to such a high temperature that a decrease in temperature or increase in pressure will not result in conversion to liquid. [1/3 definitions] |
| translation |
conversion; transformation. [1/4 definitions] |
| transmutation |
in alchemy, the conversion of base metals into gold or silver. [1/3 definitions] |
| tuner |
something used to tune, esp. the radio or television part used to select signals of a particular frequency for conversion into sound or pictures. [1/2 definitions] |
| wind turbine |
a device that generates electricity through the conversion of the wind's kinetic energy. |
| Zoroastrianism |
the religion of the Persians prior to their conversion to Islam, which is based on the belief in a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and which emphasizes the struggle between good and evil. |
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