nounmasculinepl: thermistors
termistor
1. A type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature, used in electronic circuits for temperature measurement and control
The thermistor in the oven automatically adjusts the heating element to maintain the desired temperature.
O termistor no forno ajusta automaticamente o elemento de aquecimento para manter a temperatura desejada.
2. A thermal resistor component made from semiconductor material that exhibits a large change in electrical resistance with small changes in temperature
Engineers used a thermistor to create a precise temperature sensor for the medical device.
Os engenheiros usaram um termistor para criar um sensor de temperatura preciso para o dispositivo médico.
The term 'thermistor' is primarily used in technical and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is a specialized vocabulary item in electronics, instrumentation, and engineering fields. In Brazil, the Portuguese term 'termistor' maintains the same technical meaning and is widely recognized in industrial and academic settings. This is considered universal technical terminology with minimal regional variation.
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