thermistor

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Etymology

Blend of thermal +‎ resistor

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  • Rhymes: -ɪstə(ɹ)
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Noun

thermistor (plural thermistors)

  1. (electronics) A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.

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