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rheostat Synonyms

Another word for rheostat

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• noun (Context 1)

An electrical instrument used to control a current by varying the resistance, typically consisting of a resistive coil with a sliding contact.

Usage Example

"The lighting technician adjusted the potentiometer to slowly dim the stage lights during the final scene."

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potentiometer
Strong
resistor
dimmer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rheostat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rheostat
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