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Meaning of photoresistor | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An electronic component whose resistance is inversely proportional to the intensity of incident light.

Equivalents

Bosanski фотоотпорник
Deutsch Fotowiderstand
Suomi valovastus
Hrvatski фотоотпорник
Italiano fotoresistore
日本語 フォトレジスタ
Română fotorezistor
Српски фотоотпорник

Examples

“Use⟳ the preceding circuit, but replace⟳ the slide⟳ switch⟳ (S1) with the photoresistor (RP). Cover⟳ and uncover the photoresistor to change⟳ the sound⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

photorespiration photorespiring photorespirometer photorespirometry photoresponse photoresponsiveness

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