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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.
2. 2
   a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

thermal resistor

Etymology

Blend of thermal + resistor.

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