potentiometer
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/pəˌtenʃiˈɑːmɪtər/
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/pəˌtenʃiˈɒmɪtə(r)/
noun
R
A tool that measures the difference in electrical voltage.
The scientist used a potentiometer to measure the voltage across the circuit.
R
A component that changes electrical resistance, like in a volume knob.
You can adjust the volume using the potentiometer on the side of the speaker.
translation
A tool that measures the difference in electrical voltage.; A component that changes electrical resistance, like in a volume knob.
Word Forms
Plural
potentiometers