rheostat
See also: rhéostat
English
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A light switch with a rheostat
Etymology
From rheo- + -stat.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹiːəstæt/
Noun
rheostat (plural rheostats)
- An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Synonyms
- dimmer, dimmer switch (when applied to lights)
Derived terms
- rheostatic
Translations
resistor with adjustable resistance
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Anagrams
- Asteroth, hot tears, throates