A device used to control current in an electric circuit by providing resistance.

What happens when a staple assumes a crumpled shape when you're trying to staple a document. From the zigzag shape of the schematic diagram symbol for a resistor. Pronounced ree-ZISS-tor-ing.

A piece of wire or other material used for increasing electrical resistanceExamples from the Corpusresistor• Rescalc 2.0 resistor calculator has been much improved since its original release.• Gates IC1c and IC1d make up the monostable along with timing capacitor C1 and resistor R2.&bul...