resistor

Plural: resistors

Noun

• An electrical component that limits or regulates current.
• an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
• One who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army.
• An electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it.

Examples

• Thinking of a resistor, he wondered if his Words With Friends play could slow down his opponent’s momentum.

Synonyms

resistance