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rheostat

noun
rheo·​stat | \ ˈrē-ə-ˌstat How to pronounce rheostat (audio) \

Definition of rheostat

: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances
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Other Words from rheostat

rheostatic \ ˌrē-​ə-​ˈsta-​tik How to pronounce rheostatic (audio) \ adjective

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 A rheostat allows the throttle to be fine-tuned to sustain walking speeds. — John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, "Mobility Scooter Showdown: Whill Model A vs. Golden Tech Buzzaround EX vs. Pride Mobility Victory 10 LX," 21 June 2017

First Known Use of rheostat

1843, in the meaning defined above

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rheostat

noun
rheo·​stat | \ ˈrē-ə-ˌstat How to pronounce rheostat (audio) \

Medical Definition of rheostat

: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances

Other Words from rheostat

rheostatic \ ˌrē-​ə-​ˈstat-​ik How to pronounce rheostatic (audio) \ adjective

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