rheostat

Noun
  1. Resistor for regulating current (synset 104093906)
    is a type of: resistance, resistor - an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
    subtypes: dimmer - a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination
    has: contact arm, wiper, wiper arm - contact consisting of a conducting arm that rotates over a series of fixed contacts and comes to rest on an outlet
    same as: variable resistor

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