Diverter
Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪvɝˈtɝ/
Diverter (noun)
- A device that changes the direction of something, such as water, air, or traffic, so it goes to a different place.
- A part in a system that sends waste or liquid away from one area and into another for proper handling.
- A component that directs an electrical signal to a chosen path in a circuit or control system.
Examples
- The diverter changes the route when the path is blocked.
- A diverter redirects traffic to a safer route.