voltmeter
pronunciation
How to pronounce voltmeter in British English:
UK [ˈvəʊltmi:tə(r)]
How to pronounce voltmeter in American English:
US [ˈvoʊltmitə(r)]
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- Noun:
- meter that measures the potential difference between two points
Word Origin
- voltmeter (n.)
- instrument for measuring the difference of potentials in volts, 1882, from volt + meter (n.3).
Example
- 1. The voltmeter leads are placed a known distance apart .
- 2. Voltmeter is placed in parallel with the electric source .
- 3. It is convenient to include the functions of a voltmeter , ammeter , and ohmmeter within one instrument .
- 4. The vc-1 calibrator is the ultimate voltmeter verifier .
- 5. I have a treasure box containing all the items I made by hand in class , including a radio and voltmeter .