Resistor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Resistor is a noun meaning One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
Meaning
One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
More Meanings
- (electronics) An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.
Example Sentences
The resistor limits the current and prevents damage to the LED. […] It is possible to pick resistors and capacitors that will make the pitch higher than humans can hear.
Word Forms
- resistors
Synonyms for resistor
Depending on context, synonyms include resistance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include resistance, resistant, resist, resister, resiliency, endurance.
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