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photoresistor

/ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈzɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtəʊrɪˈzɪstər/

photoresistornoun

photoresistors

/ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈzɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtəʊrɪˈzɪstər/

Translations

The photoresistor is used in light-sensitive circuits.

Фоторезистор используется в светочувствительных схемах.

Definitions

A light-sensitive resistor whose resistance decreases with increasing incident light intensity; used in light-sensitive devices.

The streetlights are equipped with a photoresistor to automatically turn on at dusk.

Synonyms

light-dependent resistor

light dependent resistor

photoconductive cell

photoconductive sensor

CdS cell

cadmium sulfide cell

photoresistoradjective

/ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈzɪstə/

/ˌfoʊtoʊrɪˈzɪstər/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a photoresistor.

Definitions

Relating to or involving a photoresistor.

The photoresistor circuit adjusts the display brightness according to ambient light.

Synonyms

optically sensitive