Associations to the word «Resistive»

Wiktionary

RESISTIVE, adjective. (physics) Resisting the passage of electrical current
RESISTIVE, adjective. Tending to resist
RESISTIVE RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY, noun. A type of random access memory which stores bits as changes in resistance/conductance

Dictionary definition

RESISTIVE, adjective. Exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance; "resistive load".
RESISTIVE, adjective. Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.

Wise words

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