ballast resistor
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ballast resistor — noun a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑ballast, ↑barretter • Hypernyms: ↑resistor, ↑resistance * * * ballast (def. 5a) … Useful english dictionary
ballast resistor — noun An electrical resistor whose resistance varies with the current passing through it, and thus tends to maintain a constant current Syn: barretter … Wiktionary
ballast resistor — /ˈbæləst rəˌzɪstə/ (say baluhst ruh.zistuh) noun an electronic control device, employing a resistor whose resistance increases with temperature, used as a current regulator …
ballast resistor — (BAL RES) A resistor constructed of a special type wire, the properties of which tend to increase or decrease the voltage in direct proportion to the heat of the wire … Dictionary of automotive terms
ballast — ballaster, n. ballastic /beuh las tik/, adj. /bal euhst/, n. 1. Naut. any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability. 2. Aeron. something heavy, as bags of sand, placed in the car of a… … Universalium
resistor — [1] A device placed in a circuit to lower the voltage. It will also decrease the flow of current. [2] Electrical device that is a poor conductor of electricity and produces a given amount of resistance to current flow. See ballast resistor coil… … Dictionary of automotive terms
ballast ignition system — An ignition system which uses a ballast resistor connected in series with the coil primary winding and which is bypassed when the starter is engaged so that the spark is more efficient under cold weather starting … Dictionary of automotive terms
Electrical ballast — Choke ballast (inductor) used in older lighting. This example is from a tanning bed. Requires a lamp starter (below) and capacitor … Wikipedia
ignition coil resistor — A ballast resistor … Dictionary of automotive terms
load resistor — See ballast resistor … Dictionary of automotive terms
