rhe·o·stat (r   -st t )n. A continuously variable electrical resistor used to regulate current. rhe o·static adj. |
rheostat [ˈriːəˌstæt]
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(Engineering / Electrical Engineering) a variable resistance, usually consisting of a coil of wire with a terminal at one end and a sliding contact that moves along the coil to tap off the current
rheostatic adj
| rheostat (r-stt) See under resistor. |
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| Noun | 1. |  rheostat - resistor for regulating current dimmer - a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination resistor, resistance - an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current contact arm, wiper arm, wiper - contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet |
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