Definition of RESISTOR

resistor

Meanings

Plural: resistors

Noun

  • an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From resist + -or.

Synonyms

resistance

Scrabble Score: 8

resistor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
resistor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
resistor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

resistor is a valid Words With Friends word