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variable resistor

American  

noun

  • variable resistors
    plural
  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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