barretter

[bar-et-er, buh-ret-]

noun Electronics.

a form of detector or control device employing a resistor that varies in proportion to its temperature.

Origin:
1900–05; of uncertain origin; supposed connection with barrator is unclear

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Barretter is always a great word to know.

So is resistor-inductance circuits. Does it mean:

electric circuit comprised by resistor and inductor driven by a voltage source

electric circuit with resistor, inductor, capacitor and ac generator

WordNet

barretter
noun
a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations) [syn: ballast resistor]

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