posistor

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noun

A thermistor whose resistance increases with temperature.

Similar
positive temperature coefficient thermistorPTC thermistorsensistor
Opposite
negative temperature coefficient thermistorNTC thermistor
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Meanings

nounposistor (plural posistors)

plural posistors

  1. A thermistor whose resistance increases with temperature.

    Synonyms: positive temperature coefficient thermistor, PTC thermistor, sensistor

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA thermistor whose resistance increases with temperature.

Similar
positive temperature coefficient thermistorPTC thermistorsensistor
Opposite
negative temperature coefficient thermistorNTC thermistor

Origin

Blend of positive + thermistor.

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APA

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MLA

“posistor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/posistor. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “posistor,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/posistor.

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