1843, coined by English physicist Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875) from Greek rheos "a flowing, stream" (from PIE root *sreu-, see rheum) + -stat "regulating device." Related: Rheostatic.
双语例句
1. A variable resister is called a rheostat.
可以调节的电阻器叫做变阻器.
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2. By adjusting the rheostat, one can change the current in a circuit.
通过拨动变阻器, 可以改变电流.
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3. Our fan kits come with a rheostat control ( like a light dimmer ) .
我们生产的风机都安装有 变阻器.
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4. Circuit 11, series - parallel circuit ( no sliding rheostat ).
电路11, 串并联电路图 ( 无滑动变阻器 ).
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5. Circuit 12, slide rheostat and the use of electrical appliances in the circuit in parallel.
