thermistor

/ˌθʌrˈmɪstər/
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Definitions of thermistor
  1. noun
    a semiconductor device made of materials whose resistance varies as a function of temperature; can be used to compensate for temperature variation in other components of a circuit
    synonyms: thermal resistor
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    type of:
    semiconductor, semiconductor device, semiconductor unit
    a conductor made with semiconducting material
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