Device for varying electrical resistance (8)

I believe the answer is:

rheostat

(Other definitions for rheostat that I've seen before include "Resistor for regulating current" , "Sort heat with Instrument that controls the current in an electrical circuit" , "Current regulator" , "Electrical controller" , "The roast (anag.); electrical instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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