ballast
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈbæl.əst/
- Specialized
:
balasto
- A unique recycling firm in New York City has grown by specializing in lighting ballasts and refrigerants.
- electronic ballast
- fluorescent ballast
- magnetic ballast
What the hell is ballast transformer?
- What the hell is ballast transformer?
Examples
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Second, fluorescent lamps, which are driven by lighting ballasts, are ubiquitous in commercial and institutional buildings in the United States.
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Among other things, electronic ballasts use less energy than magnetic ballasts.
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The ballast control panel's gotta be around here somewhere.
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We got your electronic digital ballasts
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Quality differences notwithstanding, both kinds of ballasts provide similar lighting services.
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The estimates are then weighted to reflect the proportion of different types of shipped ballasts.
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All bulbs with PCB ballasts were replaced with more energy-efficient electronic ballast bulbs.
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Fluorescent lights require a ballast to ensure the electrical current flows correctly to the bulb.
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An electronic ballast minimizes energy consumption while regulating the light produced by the lamp.
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The technician explained that a malfunctioning ballast can cause flickering in the lighting system.
Synonyms
A device that helps fluorescent lights start and run
An electrical part that keeps the flow of electricity steady when temperature changes
A small electrical part that keeps current steady when temperature changes
Compounds
- Specialized
An electrical part that keeps the flow of electricity steady when temperature changes
How Stabilizing
- Specialized
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4.9
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9.4
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8.2
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4.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ballast for lights was named by that sea image: just like stones steady a ship, an electrical ballast 'stabilizes' the electric current so a lamp works correctly.