- 1. n. A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistance which can be varied at will. Source: opted
- 2. n. resistor for regulating current Source: wordnet
- 3. A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistance which can be varied at will. Wheatstone. --Rhe`o*stat"ic, a. Source: webster
- 4. A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength ofelectrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation ofresistance which can be varied at will. Wheatstone. --Rhe`o*stat"ic,a. Source: adambom
- 5. n:100 n. resistor for regulating current Source: ecdict
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