potentiometer

/pəˈtɛntʃiˌɑmədər/
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Other forms: potentiometers

Definitions of potentiometer
  1. noun
    a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
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    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
  2. noun
    a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
    synonyms: pot
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    type of:
    potential divider, voltage divider
    resistors connected in series across a voltage source; used to obtain a desired fraction of the voltage
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