thermistor

noun

therm·is·tor ˈthər-ˌmi-stər

: an electrical resistor making use of a semiconductor whose resistance varies sharply in a known manner with the temperature

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Most laptops sense heat on a single point where a thermistor is placed. —

Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 2 June 2020 Perhaps most important is temperature control: A comfortable room temperature is selected, and a thermistor (9) in the unit allows the device to automatically switch on and off to maintain it. —

Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2017 In addition, the subjects were fitted for a heart rate monitor, sweat capsules, and skin thermistors (temperature). —

NOLA.com, 16 June 2017 Most vehicles have their thermistors on the front of the car, located behind the grill. —

Greg Porter, Washington Post, 12 June 2017 Readers will learn about ICs, non-NXT sensors such as thermistors, accelerometers, and force-sensitive resistors, and other devices such as the XBee wireless modules. —

James Floyd Kelly, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2013 Perhaps most important is temperature control: A comfortable room temperature is selected, and a thermistor (9) in the unit allows the device to automatically switch on and off to maintain it. —

Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 5 June 2017 See More

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