TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

photoresistors

FO-toh-ri-zis-terz

Definition

Light-sensitive electronic components whose electrical resistance decreases as the intensity of incident light increases.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'photo-' (from Greek 'phōs', meaning light) and the noun 'resistor' (from Latin 'resistere', meaning to withstand or resist).

In the news

The article mentions that the Academy has successfully mastered the manufacture of photoresistors, specifically for use in complex missile guidance systems.

Training elites and striving to master modern military technology.

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