Rheostat

What do we mean by rheostat?

A continuously variable electrical resistor used to regulate current. noun

In electromagnetism, an instrument for regulating lating or adjusting a circuit so that any required degree of resistance may be maintained; a resistance-coil. See resistance, 3. noun

A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistance which can be varied at will. noun

An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider. noun

Resistor for regulating current noun

An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.

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Words that are spelled similarly to rheostat:
rheostat, reostat, hemostat, chemostat, rheocrat, rheostats, restat, geostat.

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Nouns that are often described by the adjective rheostat:
resistance, control, setting, adjustment, type, method, losses.

Consonant match to rheostat:
reostat.

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