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2. ballast
noun. ['ˈbæləst'] any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship.
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4. ballast
noun. ['ˈbæləst'] coarse gravel laid to form a bed for streets and railroads.
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5. ballast
noun. ['ˈbæləst'] a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations).
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6. ballast
noun. ['ˈbæləst'] an attribute that tends to give stability in character and morals; something that steadies the mind or feelings.
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7. ballast
noun. ['ˈbæləst'] an electrical device for starting and regulating fluorescent and discharge lamps.
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Sentences with ballast-resistor
1. Noun Phrase
When used in conjugation with a lamp the ballast resistor prevents the light from drawing too much electricity and burning out.
2. Noun Phrase
Route the other end of the wire to one terminal of the ballast resistor.
3. Noun Phrase
Connect the red and black alligator clips of the multimeter to the two screws of the ballast resistor.
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Use the can of compressed air to blow out any accumulated dust in the projector's interior and around the ballast resistor.
