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bleeder resistor [′blēd·ər ri′zis·tər]

(electricity)

A resistor connected across a power pack or other voltage source to improve voltage regulation by drawing a fixed current value continuously; also used to dissipate the charge remaining in filter capacitors when equipment is turned off.

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