Definition of resistor Resistor
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What does resistor mean?
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NounPlural: resistors |
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| resistor - an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | ||
| resistance | ||
| electrical device a device that produces or is powered by electricity | ||
| electric circuit, electrical circuit, circuit an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow | ||
| ballast resistor, barretter, ballast a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) | ||
| potential divider, voltage divider resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage | ||
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resistor
Two-terminal electronic component for the realization of a defined electrical resistance
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A resistor is an electronic component that restricts the flow of current in an electrical or electronic circuit. It is used to control voltage. It can also be used to protect sensitive components from exploding/blowing. The higher resistance, the lower current can be.
Resistor, electronic component restricting current flow in electrical circuit to control voltage or to protect sensitive components.
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🔤- resistor, noun, singular of resistors.
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