English Explanatory Dictionary

variac

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of variable autotransformer in which the output voltage is varied by twisting a dial.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛəɹiˌæk/

Word forms

variac variacs

Etymology

From the trademark Variac, presumably from variable AC.

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