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rheostat
noun rheo·stat \ˈrē-ə-ˌstat\
Definition of RHEOSTAT
: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances
— rheo·stat·ic \ˌrē-ə-ˈsta-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of RHEOSTAT
1843
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rheostat
noun rheo·stat \ˈrē-ə-ˌstat\
Medical Definition of RHEOSTAT
: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances
—rheo·stat·ic \ˌrē-ə-ˈstat-ik\ adjective
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