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resistor

/rɪˈzɪs.tər/

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noun

B2formalcommontechnical/rɪˈzɪs.tər/

An electrical component designed to oppose the flow of electric current, used to control voltage and current levels in circuits.

  • 🇷🇺Электрический компонент, предназначенный для противодействия протеканию электрического тока, используемый для контроля уровней напряжения и тока в цепях.
  1. Electrical component B2 formal technical

    An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current, used to control voltage and current levels in circuits.

    • The technician replaced the damaged resistor on the circuit board.
    • A resistor is used to limit the current flowing through an LED.
    • The value of the resistor is measured in ohms.

    🇷🇺Резистор

    Synonyms: resistance

    Antonyms: conductor

  • resistors plural form
  • resistors' possessive plural form
  • resistor's possessive singular form