thermistor

Meanings

Plural: thermistors

Noun

a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit
A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of thermal + resistor

Synonyms

thermal resistor

Scrabble Score: 15

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