| Pronunciation: | | pu`tenshee'âmitur
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- [n] a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
- [n] a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
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POTENTIOMETER is a 13 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | pot |
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| | See Also: | | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, potential divider, voltage divider |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Po*ten`ti*om"e*ter\, n. [Potential + -meter.]
(Elec.)
An instrument for measuring or comparing electrial potentials
or electro-motive forces.
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