ALL meanings of bleeder resistor
bleed·er re·sis·tor
B b - noun bleeder resistor a resistor connected across the output terminals of a power supply in order to improve voltage regulation and to discharge filter capacitors 3
- noun bleeder resistor a person who bleeds abnormally because of low clotting rate; hemophiliac. 1
- noun bleeder resistor a person or animal that bleeds easily, especially an athlete or racehorse. 1
- noun bleeder resistor a person who draws blood from a sick person; phlebotomist. 1
- noun bleeder resistor Slang. a person who drains another of money, resources, etc.; parasite or usurer. 1
- noun bleeder resistor Metallurgy. an ingot or casting from which some metal has escaped. 1
- noun bleeder resistor Also called bleeder resistor. Electricity. a resistor that is connected across a power supply for voltage regulation and to dissipate the charge remaining in capacitors when the power is discontinued. 1
- noun bleeder resistor Also called bleeder valve. a valve or opening for draining a tank, tubing, etc. 1
- noun bleeder resistor British Slang. a despicable person. a person, especially a man; fellow. 1