A resistor is an electrical component with two terminals that is used to limit or regulate the flow of electrical current in electronic circuits. Its purpose is to reduce current flow as well as lower [..]

late 14c., "one who resists;" 1580s, "that which resists;" agent noun in Latin form from resist. Specifically in electricity from 1905; resister was used in this sense from 1759.

device used to introduce resistance to an electric current, which helps keep a constant relation between current flow and voltage.

A passive electrical device that adds resistance to a circuit.

A component used to intentionally limit electrical current in cables or circuit boards. Impeding the flow, through resistance and a pre-set voltage, a resistor allows a specific amount of current to f [..]

A resistor is any electrical component that resists the flow of electrical current. Resistors can be used to control current and therefore protect a circuit from overload. Resistors are also an important component in instrumentation and are used together with capacitors in power filters to eliminate unwanted harmonics.

An electronic component that resists, limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit. Since the device has resistance it is used in a circuit for protection and current co [..]

A resistor is an electronic component which opposes the flow of current. See resistance and variable resistors.

UE, EL A resistor is an electronic component which opposes the flow of current. See resistance and variable resistors.

(n) an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current

a two-terminal device designed to have the property of resistance. It is usually desirable that a resistor should obey Ohm's law and have a resistance that is fairly stable against temperature changes. Most resistors are painted with a code consisting of coloured bands which tell you the resistance.

— a device used to control current by providing resistance.

A passive circuit component that exhibits relatively constant resistance to current flow at all frequencies at the same temperature.

A device that resists the flow of electrical current for the purpose of operation, protection or control. There are two types of resistors - fixed and variable. A fixed resistor has a fixed value of o [..]

    An electrical component designed to provide a specific resistance.  Available in many formats such as fixed, tapped, and variable.  See potentiometer and rheostat.

Any device that "uses up" voltage by opposing, or resisting, the flow of electrical current.  Resistors may be current consuming devices such as lamps or motors, or devices which are [..]

A device, the primary purpose of which is to introduce resistance into an electric circuit.

Any device of material that limits the flow of current when voltage is applied.

A device used in an electric circuit for protection, operation or current control; it SLOWS the electron flow (electric current).

Any device of material that limits the flow of current when voltage is applied.

A device whose function is to put resistance into an electrical circuit.

A device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance.

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a component of an electrical circuit intended to offer resistance to electrical current flow.

An electrical device which impedes (resists) current flow regardless of frequency. Basic unit of measurement is the Ohm Resonance:

Electrical element with a defined resistance. It is used as voltage divider, current limiter or for ensuring that signals do not float. For small through-hole resistors, their value is not printed on the case, but encoded with color rings.

device that stops the transformation flow.

Component made of material that opposes flow of current and therefore has some value of resistance.

1) A device used in a circuit primarily to provide resistance. 2) A device which opposes the flow of electrical current and does so evenly at all frequencies.

The electrical component that offers resistance to the flow of current. It may be a coil of fine wire or a composition rod. [Resistor Definitions, Resistor Manufacturers]

One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army. An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

An electronic device that provides resistance to the flow path of electricity.