resistive
resistive
Definition
re·sis·tive (ri zis′tiv)
adjective
resisting, tending to resist, or capable of resistance
re·sis′·tively adverb
resistive
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- readout: Each detector uses two Philips Photonics [ 10 ] low noise glass MCPs with resistive anode readout [ 8 ] .
- load: The pure resistive load at resonance implies no phase shifts.
- heating: Now it is possible to desorb each trap individualy through resistive heating, the desorbed gases can then be analyzed using gas chromatography.
- loss: The metal surface needs to be high conductivity to limit the resistive loss.
- force: The word drag actually refers to the resistive force of water to any body passing through it.
- element: Flow across the resistive element produces a small differential pressure across the two pressure trappings.
Modifying Another Word
- highly: Among the many attributes of lime masonry mortar, it appears to be highly resistive to the heat of fire.
- electrically: The pore fluid may be brine, which is electrically conductive, or hydrocarbons which are electrically resistive.
Noun used with modifier
- treatment: In short a ' treatment resistive, non-compliant and difficult to engage ' client group.
- amp: The standard Model 4201 has an internal SPDT relay ( 7 amp resistive at 120 Vac ).
- polymer: A particularly popular choice for HVAC applications is the bulk polymer resistive sensor, which provides a direct, secondary measurement of RH.
Browse dictionary entries near resistive
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- resistojet
- resistor
- resole
- resoluble
- resolute
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