resistorwire
nounUK /rɪˈzɪstə waɪə/
US /rɪˈzɪstər waɪər/
A resistor wire is a special wire that slows down electricity a little bit.
The old car uses a resistor wire to make the spark plugs work properly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A wire made of a material with high electrical resistance, often used to generate heat.
The toaster's resistor wire glows red when it is switched on.
3. A wire in a vehicle's ignition system that reduces voltage to the ignition coil.
He replaced the damaged resistor wire before starting the engine.
4. A wire used to limit current in an electrical circuit.
The engineer added a resistor wire to protect the LED from too much current.