Glossary
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Thermistor
Electronic component used to measure temperature changes, which it responds to by changing its electrical resistance. The name “thermistor” is derived from the words “thermal” and “resistor”. As a rule, thermistors are made of semi-conductive materials like silicon, germanium or metal oxides, and are frequently used in a broad range of applications, e.g. in air-conditioning systems, household appliances, medical equipment, and in aerospace contexts.