varistor

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EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

Blend of variable +‎ resistor

PronunciationEdit

• Rhymes: -ɪstə(r)

NounEdit

varistor (plural varistors)

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

Related termsEdit

• photoresistor
• thermistor
• resistor

TranslationsEdit

electronic component with variable resistance

• Finnish: varistori (fi)
• French: varistance (fr) f

• German: Varistor (de) m
• Polish: warystor m