resistor

UK
/rɪˈzɪstə/
US
/rɪˈzɪstər/

Translations

resistornoun
resistors
pl
UK
/rɪˈzɪstə/
US
/rɪˈzɪstər/
The circuit includes a resistor to limit the current.
Схема включает резистор для ограничения тока.
resistoradjective
UK
/rɪˈzɪstə/
US
/rɪˈzɪstər/
Used attributively before another noun in technical contexts (e.g., resistor network, resistor value).

Definitions

resistornoun
A device having a designed resistance to the passage of an electric current.
The engineer used a resistor to control the current flow in the circuit.
A person who resists or opposes authority, control, or an opposing force.
During the occupation, many resistors worked underground to sabotage enemy operations.
resistoradjective
Relating to or consisting of resistors.
The engineer selected a resistor array to simplify the circuit's layout.