Meaning Of The Word Resistor

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resistor
countable noun: A resistor is a device which is designed to increase the ability of an electric circuit to stop the flow of an electric current through it.

resistor in American English
a component with a specific resistance, used to control the current in a circuit
noun: a device designed to introduce resistance into an electric circuit

resistor in British English
noun: an electrical component designed to introduce a known value of resistance into a circuit

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