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rheostat

/ˈriːəstæt/noun

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    [C] physics

    a device for controlling the current in an electric circuit by changing the amount of resistance

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    • Move the sliding contact of the rheostat to change the current.
    • A rheostat is used to control the brightness of the lamp.