rheostat (Meaning)
Wordnet
rheostat (n)
resistor for regulating current
Webster
rheostat (n.)
A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistance which can be varied at will.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rheostat
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rheostat Sentence Examples
- The rheostat controlled the intensity of the light illuminating the stage.
- The electrician adjusted the rheostat to dim the lights for the evening performance.
- Using a rheostat, researchers measured the electrical resistance of various materials.
- The rheostat allowed for precise control over the flow of current in the circuit.
- The rheostat had a resistance knob that could be rotated to increase or decrease the resistance.
- The rheostat's dial was calibrated in ohms, indicating the resistance value.
- By varying the resistance of the rheostat, the voltage across the circuit could be fine-tuned.
- The rheostat acted as a voltage regulator, maintaining a constant voltage in the circuit.
- The rheostat provided a safe and convenient method for controlling the output of a power source.
- The rheostat's ability to adjust resistance made it essential for laboratory experiments and industrial applications.
FAQs About the word rheostat
resistor for regulating currentA contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistan
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The rheostat controlled the intensity of the light illuminating the stage.
The electrician adjusted the rheostat to dim the lights for the evening performance.
Using a rheostat, researchers measured the electrical resistance of various materials.
The rheostat allowed for precise control over the flow of current in the circuit.
