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rheostat Definition

rheo·stat (-stat′)

noun

a variable resistor for changing the resistance of an electrical circuit without interrupting the circuit, used as for regulating the brightness of electric lights

Etymology: rheo- + -stat

rheostat Related Forms

rhe′o·static adjective

rheostat Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • control: The microscope has an epi-illumination system, with rheostat controlled 6v 20 watt quartz halogen system with full bulb adjustment.
  • have: The real aircraft had rheostats to adjust the intensity ( something not possible in Flight Simulator ).

Modifies a noun

brightness: An overnight charge will allow a full 8 hours use with rheostat brightness control.

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