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varistor en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /vɛəˈɹɪstə(ɹ)/ (UK)

Etymology

Blend of variable + resistor.

Meanings

  1. An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.

Forms

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Deriveds

photovaristor · microvaristor

Relateds

photoresistor · resistor · thermistor

Translations (5)

de Varistor (electronic component with variable resistance) · fi varistori (electronic component with variable resistance) · pl warystor (electronic component with variable resistance) · fr varistance (electronic component with variable resistance) · ro varistor (electronic component with variable resistance)