varistor

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EnglishEdit

PronunciationEdit

• Rhymes: -ɪstə(r)

EtymologyEdit

Blend of variable +‎ resistor

NounEdit

varistor (plural varistors)

1. An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.

TranslationsEdit

electronic component with variable resistance

• French: varistance (fr) f
• German: Varistor (de) m

• Polish: warystor m

Related termsEdit

• photoresistor
• thermistor
• resistor