Definition & Meaning of "resistor"in English

Resistor

an electrical component designed to limit or control the flow of electric current in a circuit, typically by providing resistance

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

resistors

Examples

In electronic circuits, resistors are commonly used to regulate the flow of current and protect sensitive components.

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