What is another word for resistors?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪsˈɪstəz] (IPA)

Resistors are electrical components that limit or regulate the amount of current flowing in a circuit. They are designed to resist the flow of electricity and are commonly used in various electronic applications. Some synonyms for the term "resistors" include impedance, load, resistor network, and reactance. Impedance refers to the measure of opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit, while load refers to the amount of power or energy required for a device to function properly. Resistor network, on the other hand, is a group of resistors that work together to regulate current flow, while reactance refers to the opposition of electrical current due to capacitance or inductance.

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    electronics, electrical components, Electrical devices, electrical resistors.

Usage examples for Resistors

The country gentlemen insured their popularity by their committals; and many stout resistors of the loans were returned in the following parliament against their own wishes.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
Isaac Disraeli
I came down to get a dozen plastic-core resistors."
"Unwise Child"
Gordon Randall Garrett
Variable resistors are also called resistance boxes and more often rheostats.
"The Radio Amateur's Hand Book"
A. Frederick Collins

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