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bal·last re·sis·tor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ballast resistor, ballast, barretternoun

    a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

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  1. ballast resistornoun

    An electrical resistor whose resistance varies with the current passing through it, and thus tends to maintain a constant current

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  1. ballast resistor

    A ballast resistor is a component in an electrical circuit which limits the flow of electrical current. It is often used in applications where high levels of current must be regulated or managed, such as in tube lights or neon signs. Its resistance remains constant, ensuring a steady level of electrical output regardless of changes in voltage or current in the circuit.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ballast resistor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ballast resistor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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