rheostats

[US]/ˈriːəʊstæt/
[UK]/ˈriːəstæt/
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Translation

n.a variable resistor used to control current; a device that adjusts resistance in an electric circuit

Phrases & Collocations

adjustable rheostat

wire wound rheostat

rheostat circuit

rheostat control

rheostat setting

rheostat adjustment

rheostat application

rheostat value

rheostat switch

rheostat resistance

Example Sentences

the rheostat controls the brightness of the lamp.

adjusting the rheostat can help regulate the temperature.

he used a rheostat to dim the lights in the theater.

the old radio had a rheostat for volume control.

in the lab, the rheostat is essential for experiments.

he explained how a rheostat works in electronic circuits.

the rheostat needs to be replaced for better performance.

she adjusted the rheostat to find the perfect setting.

we learned about rheostats in our physics class.

the technician calibrated the rheostat for optimal function.

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