varistor

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UK/vɛəˈɹɪstə(ɹ)/

noun

An electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.

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Meanings

nounvaristor (plural varistors)

plural varistors

  1. businessAn electronic component having a variable resistance; used to protect circuits against power surges.

Origin

Blend of variable + resistor.

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Translations

Finnish varistori
  • varistorielectronic component with variable resistance
French varistance
  • varistanceelectronic component with variable resistance
German Varistor
  • Varistorelectronic component with variable resistance
Polish warystor
  • warystorelectronic component with variable resistance
Romanian varistor
  • varistorelectronic component with variable resistance

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with varistor

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Cite this entry
APA

varistor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/varistor

MLA

“varistor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/varistor. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “varistor,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/varistor.

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