noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A ballast resistor.
2. 2
   a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ballastballast resistorballast resistor

Etymology

Likely from Old French bareter (“to exchange”), or barateor (“exchanger”). Compare barrator

Related phrases

ballast resistor

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