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resistor vs ballast

ballast vs resistor

resistor and ballast both are nouns.

resistor is not a verb while ballast is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
resistor Yes No No No
ballast Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ballast is a hyponym of resistor; that is, ballast is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than resistor:
  • resistor: an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
  • ballast: a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
resistor (noun) ballast (noun)
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
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
resistor (verb) ballast (verb)
make steady with a ballast
Difference between resistor and ballast

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