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10 Language-to-English DictionariesResistor
/rɪˈzɪstə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
"The technician replaced the faulty resistor to restore the circuit's functionality." - 2
A device used to provide a specific resistance in an electrical circuit.
"In the circuit design, a resistor is essential for controlling the voltage levels."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'resistor' originates from the Latin word 'resistere', meaning 'to withstand'. It was first used in the context of electrical engineering in the early 20th century as devices were developed to control electric current.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Resistor" is said worldwide
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Résistance
Transliteration: ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s
"La résistance est un composant essentiel dans un circuit électrique."
Widerstand
Transliteration: ˈviːdɐˌʃtant
"Der Widerstand begrenzt den Stromfluss in einem elektrischen Schaltkreis."
Resistore
Transliteration: re.ziˈto.re
"Il resistore è fondamentale per controllare il flusso di corrente."
Resistor
Transliteration: re.sisˈtor
"El resistor limita la corriente en el circuito eléctrico."
Resistor
Transliteration: ʁe.ziˈtoʁ
"O resistor é um componente importante em circuitos elétricos."
प्रतिरोधक
Transliteration: Pratirodhak
"प्रतिरोधक एक इलेक्ट्रिकल सर्किट में महत्वपूर्ण होता है।"
电阻器
Transliteration: diànzǔqì
"电阻器在电路中起着限制电流的作用。"
저항기
Transliteration: jeohang-gi
"저항기는 전기 회로에서 전류를 제한하는 역할을 합니다."
抵抗器
Transliteration: ていこうき
"抵抗器は電流を制御するために重要です。"
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