Meaning of the word potentiometer in English
What does potentiometer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
potentiometer
US /pə.ten.ʃiˈɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
UK /pə.ten.ʃiˈɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/
Noun
1.
an instrument for measuring an electromotive force by balancing it against the potential difference produced by the flow of a known current through a known variable resistance.
Example:
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The technician used a potentiometer to precisely measure the voltage.
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A potentiometer can be used to control the volume of an audio device.
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