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re·sis·tor
(rĭ-zĭs′tər)n.
A device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance.
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resistor
(rɪˈzɪstə)n
(Electronics) an electrical component designed to introduce a known value of resistance into a circuit
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re•sis•tor
(rɪˈzɪs tər)n.
a device designed to introduce resistance into an electric circuit.
[1900–05]
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re·sis·tor
(rĭ-zĭs′tər) A device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance.
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| Noun | 1. |  resistor - an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical currentballast resistor, barretter, ballast - a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity potential divider, voltage divider - resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage rheostat, variable resistor - resistor for regulating current |
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Translations
odpor
resistorivastus
résistancerésistantrésisteur
odpor
upornik
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resistor
n (Elec) → Widerstand m
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