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potentiometer

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

potentiometer(n = noun.artifact) Array - a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces; Array

potentiometer(n = noun.artifact) pot - a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets; Array

is a kind of potential divider, voltage divider

potentiometer, n. [Potential + -meter.].

An instrument for measuring or comparing electrial potentials or electro-motive forces. [1913 Webster]

potentiometer, n. an instrument for measuring or adjusting small electrical potentials.

Derivative

potentiometric adj. potentiometry n.

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