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.
雙語例句
1. A variable resister is called a rheostat.
可以調(diào)節(jié)的電阻器叫做變阻器.
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2. By adjusting the rheostat, one can change the current in a circuit.
通過撥動變阻器, 可以改變電流.
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3. Our fan kits come with a rheostat control ( like a light dimmer ) .
我們生產(chǎn)的風機都安裝有 變阻器.
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4. Circuit 11, series - parallel circuit ( no sliding rheostat ).
電路11, 串并聯(lián)電路圖 ( 無滑動變阻器 ).
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5. Circuit 12, slide rheostat and the use of electrical appliances in the circuit in parallel.