English word thermistor comes from English resistor, English thermal
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| resistor | English (eng) | An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.. One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army. |
| thermal | English (eng) | (gliding, often in the present participle) To fly an unpowered aircraft in a (thermal) column of rising air.. (stone) To create a rough finish on stone by treating it with a high-temperature blow-torch. (fabric) Providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm.. (stone) Having a rough finish by treatment with a blow-torch.. Caused, brought about by heat.. Pertaining to heat or [...] |
| thermistor | English (eng) | A resistor whose resistance varies rapidly and predictably with temperature and as a result can be used to measure temperature. |