rheostat
An electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied…An electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied continuously by moving a knob or slider to regulate the flow of an electric current.
Meaning
3 sensesAn electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied continuously by moving a knob or slider to regulate the flow of an electric current.
Rheostat, Widerstand
реоста́тreostát
An electrical resistor with two terminals, the resistance of which can be varied continuously by moving a knob or slider to regulate the flow of an electric current.
Such a device used to regulate the brightness of an electric light; a dimmer.
(figuratively)A notional device which causes some quality to vary.
- resistor for regulating current
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Forms
plural: rheostatsSynonyms
2 synonyms- resistor for regulating current:variable resistor
Word family
3 related wordsSee also
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