ballast vs resistor
resistor vs ballastballast and resistor both are nouns.
ballast is a verb but resistor is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ballast | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| resistor | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
resistor is a hypernym of
ballast; that is, resistor is a
word with a broader meaning than ballast:
- ballast: a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
- resistor: an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
Other hypernyms of ballast include
resistance.
| ballast (noun) | resistor (noun) |
|---|---|
| any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current |
| 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) | resistor (verb) |
|---|---|
| make steady with a ballast |
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