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variable resistor

American  

noun

plural

variable resistors

  1. a resistor whose resistance can be adjusted.

variable resistor Scientific  

  1. See under resistor

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In short, Esposito figured out how to make fabric itself into—in essence—a variable resistor.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2013

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