: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances
rheostatic
ˌrē-ə-ˈsta-tik
adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebA rheostat allows the throttle to be fine-tuned to sustain walking speeds. John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 21 June 2017
Word History
First Known Use
1843, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
rheostat
noun
rheo·stat ˈrē-ə-ˌstat
: a resistor for regulating a current by means of variable resistances