varistor
English
Etymology
Blend of variable + resistor.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /vɛəˈɹɪstə(ɹ)/
- Rhymes: -ɪstə(ɹ)
Noun
varistor (plural varistors)
- (electronics) An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.
Related terms
Translations
electronic component with variable resistance
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French varistor.
Noun
varistor n (plural varistoare)
Declension
| singular | plural | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative-accusative | varistor | varistorul | varistoare | varistoarele |
| genitive-dative | varistor | varistorului | varistoare | varistoarelor |
| vocative | varistorule | varistoarelor | ||