barretter
barretter · barretters
A ballast resistorA ballast resistor.
Meaning
1 sensesA ballast resistor.
More definitions
- a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
Origin
Likely from Old French bareter (“to exchange”), or barateor (“exchanger”). Compare barratoLikely from Old French bareter (“to exchange”), or barateor (“exchanger”). Compare barrator
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Forms
plural: barretters| Singular | barretter |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations):ballast resistorballast