Rheostat

Definition:

• (n.) A contrivance for adjusting or regulating the strength of electrical currents, operating usually by the intercalation of resistance which can be varied at will.

Compare rheostat with other words:

reostat vs. rheostat

rheostat vs. variable

resistance vs. rheostat

rheostat vs. terminal

electrical vs. rheostat

dimmer vs. rheostat

potentiometer vs. rheostat