B2
resistor vs transistor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| resistornoun/rɪˈzɪs.tər/ | Meaning a small part in an electric circuit that reduces the flow of electricity | Goes with — | Example He replaced a burnt resistor and the radio started working again. |
| transistornoun/trænˈzɪs.tər/ | Meaning a small electronic part that controls or increases an electric current in a device | Goes with transistor radio | Example Every phone contains billions of tiny transistors on a single chip. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
My grandfather still keeps an old radio in his kitchen.