NOUN | artifact | potentiometer | a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces |
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artifact | potentiometer, pot | a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal |
Meaning | A measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces. | |
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Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
Spanish | potenciómetro | |
Catalan | potenciòmetre |
Meaning | A resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets. | |
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Synonym | pot | |
Broader | potential divider, voltage divider | resistors connected in series across a voltage source |
Spanish | potenciómetro | |
Catalan | potenciòmetre |
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