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Rheostat
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Rheostat
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a variable resistance, usually consisting of a coil of wire with a terminal at one end and a sliding contact that moves along the coil to tap off the current
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Rheostat
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a variable resistor for changing the resistance of an electrical circuit without interrupting the circuit, used as for regulating the brightness of electric lights
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Rheostat
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A potentiometer used as a variable resistor.
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