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變阻器

简变阻器 · 繁變阻器

Mandarin · pinyin biàn zǔ qì

(electronics) variable resistor; rheostat

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變: Look up this written character
阻: zǔ · impede, hinder, obstruct; oppose
器: qì · receptacle, vessel; instrument
变: biàn · change, transform, alter; rebel

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4–3–4 · bian4 zu3 qi4

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bin3 zo2 hei3

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noun

rheostat

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