CEFR B2

resistor

noun

Meaning

A passive electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in a circuit.

Examples

If you use a resistor with too low a value, the light bulb might blow out.
The circuit design requires a 10k-ohm resistor to stabilize the voltage.

Synonyms: component, part, load

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resistor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzɪstər/

Definition

A passive electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in a circuit.

Examples

If you use a resistor with too low a value, the light bulb might blow out.
The circuit design requires a 10k-ohm resistor to stabilize the voltage.

How to Use resistor

resistor in a circuit (prepositional phrase): describing the location of the component — "Place the resistor in the circuit between the power source and the LED."
value of a resistor (collocation): referring to the electrical rating — "The value of a resistor is typically measured in ohms."

Synonyms of resistor

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