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ballast vs electrical device

electrical device vs ballast

ballast and electrical device both are nouns.

ballast is a verb but electrical device is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ballast Yes No Yes No
electrical device Yes No No No
As nouns, electrical device is a hypernym of ballast; that is, electrical device is a word with a broader meaning than ballast:
  • ballast: an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
  • electrical device: a device that produces or is powered by electricity
ballast (noun) electrical device (noun)
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship a device that produces or is powered by electricity
an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps
a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings
coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads
ballast (verb) electrical device (verb)
make steady with a ballast
Difference between ballast and electrical device

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