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resistor

/rɪ'zɪstər/

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noun
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
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resistance

type of:
electrical device

part of:
electric circuit electrical circuit circuit

Definition that contains resistor

variable resistor resistor for regulating current
potential divider resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage
voltage divider resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage
rheostat resistor for regulating current