ballast_resistor has definitions from the fields of physics,electricity
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[ noun ] (physics,electricity) a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)

Synonyms

ballast barretter

Used in print

(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)

Because of the falling characteristic of the rectifier , no ballast_resistor was required for stability of operation .

Related terms

resistor

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