Device opposing the current flowing through a circuit (8)

I believe the answer is:

resistor

(Other definitions for resistor that I've seen before include "Circuit component" , "Electrical component" , "It obstructs current" , "Manipulator of current" , "Electrical device" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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