ohmmeter

noun

Meaning

An electrical instrument used to measure the electrical resistance of a component or circuit.

Examples

Before installing the new heating element, verify its integrity using an ohmmeter.
The ohmmeter showed an infinite reading, indicating that the circuit was open.

Synonyms: multimeter, resistance meter, bridge, megohmmeter

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ohmmeter

noun

Pronunciation: ˈoʊmˌmiːtər

Definition

An electrical instrument used to measure the electrical resistance of a component or circuit.

Examples

Before installing the new heating element, verify its integrity using an ohmmeter.
The ohmmeter showed an infinite reading, indicating that the circuit was open.
Precision ohmmeters are essential for calibrating sensitive electronic equipment.

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