- 1. n. a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) Source: wordnet
- 2. A thermal cymoscope which operates by increased resistance when subjected to the influence of electric waves. The original form consisted of an extremely fine platinum wire loop attached to terminals and inclosed in a small glass or silver bulb. In a later variety, called the liquid barretter, wire is replace by a column of liquid in a very fine capillary tube. Source: webster
- 3. A thermal cymoscope which operates by increased resistance whensubjected to the influence of electric waves. The original formconsisted of an extremely fine platinum wire loop attached toterminals and inclosed in a small glass or silver bulb. In a latervariety, called the liquid barretter, wire is replace by a column ofliquid in a very fine capillary tube. Source: adambom
- 4. n a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) Source: ecdict
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