rheostat
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See also: rhéostat
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Noun[edit]
rheostat (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)
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Translations[edit]
resistor with adjustable resistance