rheostat
See also: rhéostat
English
editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹiːəstæt/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
editrheostat (plural rheostats)
- An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Synonyms
edit- dimmer, dimmer switch (when applied to lights)
Derived terms
editTranslations
editresistor with adjustable resistance
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