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Definition of Thermistor
1. Noun. A semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit.
Exact synonyms: Thermal Resistor
Generic synonyms: Semiconductor, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor Unit
Generic synonyms: Semiconductor, Semiconductor Device, Semiconductor Unit
Definition of Thermistor
1. Noun. a resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thermistor
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Medical Definition of Thermistor
1. A device for determining temperature; also may be used to monitor control of temperature. Origin: G. Therme, heat (05 Mar 2000)