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varistor
A voltage-dependent variable resistor. Normally used to protect sensitive equipment from power spikes or lightning strikes by shunting the energy to ground.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Energy
- Category: Solar power
- Company: U.S. DOE
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