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Rheostat: meaning, definitions and examples

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rheostat

 

[ หˆriหษ™สŠstรฆt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electrical device

A rheostat is an electrical device used to control current by varying the resistance in a circuit. It is often employed in dimmer switches to adjust the brightness of lights and in various appliances and devices where fine control over electrical flow is necessary.

Synonyms

adjustable resistor, variable resistor

Examples of usage

  • The electrician installed a rheostat to dim the lights.
  • He used a rheostat to control the speed of the motor.
  • The audio system incorporated a rheostat for volume adjustment.

Translations

Translations of the word "rheostat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reostato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเค“เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rheostat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reostat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะพัั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reostat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ชใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhรฉostat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reรณstato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reostat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์˜ค์Šคํƒ€ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠูˆุณุชุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reostat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reostat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜้˜ปๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reostat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rheostat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะพัั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒฐแƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reostat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reรณstato

Etymology

The word 'rheostat' originates from the Greek words 'rheo', meaning 'to flow', and 'statos', meaning 'standing', which reflects its function of controlling the flow of electrical current. The term was first used in the early 19th century as the study of electricity began to develop rapidly. Rheostats were initially built using wire wound around a core, resembling the resistors used today. Over time, as technology advanced, rheostats became more compact and were integrated into various electrical devices, allowing for precise control over current flow. This adaptability made them essential in environments ranging from industrial applications to simple household devices, solidifying their place in electrical engineering and practical applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,323, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.