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barretter

 

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Noun barretter has 1 sense
  1. ballast resistor, ballast, barretter - a resistor inserted into a circuit to compensate for changes (as those arising from temperature fluctuations)
    --1 is a kind of resistor, resistance

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Term: Barretter


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A type of electrical resistor used for regulating current flow or voltage in older electronic equipment.

Sample Sentence: The technician installed a barretter to control the current in the circuit.

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Sense 2:

Definition: A small hairpin or hatpin used to secure a woman's chignon or bun.

Sample Sentence: She elegantly inserted the barretter into her beautiful updo.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Referring to something popular or widely known.

Sample Sentence: The barretter restaurant in town is always crowded with diners.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Referring to something specific to a particular area or locality.

Sample Sentence: The barretter accent used in this region is quite distinct.

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