photoresistor

English

Etymology

From photo- +‎ resistor.

Noun

photoresistor (plural photoresistors)

  1. (electronics) An electronic component whose resistance is inversely proportional to the intensity of incident light.
    • 2022 March, “Elements 140”, in Snap Circuits‎[1], Elenco, page 10:
      Use the preceding circuit, but replace the slide switch (S1) with the photoresistor (RP). Cover and uncover the photoresistor to change the sound.

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