thermistor
IPA: θˈɝmɪstɝ
noun
- (electronics) A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature.
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Examples of "thermistor" in Sentences
- That's where the thermistor can be used.
- A thermistor IS a resistance thermometer.
- A thermistor's resistance is initially high.
- The thermistor is one leg of a resistance bridge.
- A thermistor senses the temperature at the heat pipe.
- The bolometer element may be a thermistor or a barretter.
- A process for the fabrication of thermistors is described.
- Alternatively, it may be obtained by means of a thermistor.
- The temperature of the block is in turn measured by a thermistor.
- The thermistor is mounted on the remaining portion of the member.
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