Dimmer and Rheostat

Dimmer

Dimmer noun - A rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination.

Rheostat and dimmer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rheostat" instead a noun "Dimmer".

Nearby Words: dimmed, dimming

Rheostat

Rheostat noun - Resistor for regulating current.
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Dimmer and rheostat are semantically related. You can use "Dimmer" instead a noun "Rheostat".
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