Meaning & use
thermistor
An electronic component whose electrical resistance changes predictably with temperature, used to measure or control heat.
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The thermostat uses a small thermistor to detect changes in room temperature.
Engineers installed a thermistor inside the battery pack to monitor it for overheating.
A note on using this word
A specialized electronics term; unlike a simple thermometer, a thermistor outputs an electrical signal rather than a visual reading.
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