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Definition of “potentiometer”
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potentiometer (pəˌtɛnʃɪˈɒmɪtə
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Definitions
noun
- an instrument for determining a potential difference or electromotive force by measuring the fraction of it that balances a standard electromotive force
- a device with three terminals, two of which are connected to a resistance wire and the third to a brush moving along the wire, so that a variable potential can be tapped off: used in electronic circuits, esp as a volume control
Derived Forms
poˌtentiˈometry nounExample Sentences Including 'potentiometer'
To Parkinson's surprise, he saw that the control potentiometer of his level recorder was mounted there.Our Dreaming Mind
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