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NTC

Definition:

NTC stands for Negative Temperature Coefficient. It refers to a characteristic of certain materials where the electrical resistance decreases as the temperature increases.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Abbreviation for National Training Center, a facility used by the military for training purposes.
• Sense 2: Acronym for National Transitional Council, an interim government organization established during a period of political transition.

Usage:

Popular usage:

In popular usage, NTC mostly relates to electronic components exhibiting the negative temperature coefficient behavior, which finds application in thermistors and temperature sensors.

Local usage:

In a local context, NTC is frequently referred to as the abbreviation for the National Training Center, a military training facility where soldiers are prepared for combat scenarios before deployment.

Sample Sentences:

• The NTC thermistor provides accurate temperature measurements for various electronic devices.
• Ensure the NTC resistor is properly connected to the circuit to monitor temperature changes.
• The soldier underwent intense training at the NTC before being sent to the war zone.
• The National Transitional Council played a crucial role in establishing a government during the country's transition to democracy.

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