RHEOCHORD
Noun
rheochord (plural rheochords)
A wire that can measure or vary the resistance of an electric circuit, or measure the variability of the current.
Source: Wiktionary
Rhe"o*chord, n. Etym: [Gr. (Elec.)
Definition: A metallic wire used for regulating the resistance of a circuit, or varying the strength of an electric current, by inserting a greater or less length of it in the circuit.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
8 May 2025
INSULATION
(noun) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
Do you know this game?
Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins