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adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Also included are a USB charging cable and a plug-in adapter.
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PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
It's set to undergo a minimum and fast-paced prep time, a final pre-launch power-up and power-down, a charging of batteries and a loading of propellant, followed by integration with the Falcon 9 rideshare adapter.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Designed for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals, this adapter is a must-have for anyone who needs fast, secure, and universal power access on the go.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days of fumbling with cords and adapters—this smart board simplifies connectivity to keep your focus on what matters most.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
It's set to undergo a minimum and fast-paced prep time, a final pre-launch power-up and power-down, a charging of batteries and a loading of propellant, followed by integration with the Falcon 9 rideshare adapter.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Designed for frequent travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals, this adapter is a must-have for anyone who needs fast, secure, and universal power access on the go.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
Gone are the days of fumbling with cords and adapters—this smart board simplifies connectivity to keep your focus on what matters most.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adapter. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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adapter
noun
adapt·er
variants
also adaptor
1
: someone or something that adapts
2
a
: a device for connecting two parts (as of different diameters) of a usually larger device
b
: an attachment for adapting a device for uses not originally intended
Medical Definition
adapter
noun
adapt·er
variants
also adaptor
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