rheostat

See also: rhéostat

English

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)

Translations

A resistor with adjustable resistance

Italian: reostato (it) m, potenziometro (it) m

Spanish: reostato (es) m, reóstato m

Anagrams

Asteroth, hot tears, throates

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