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millivoltmeter

millivoltmeter

8.7
A device that measures very small electrical voltages in millivolts
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪlɪˈvoʊltˌmiːtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : milivoltímetro
  • The technician used a millivoltmeter to check the weak signals in the circuit.

Examples

  • The millivoltmeter displayed a reading of 100 mV.

  • Before making adjustments, she double-checked the readings with a millivoltmeter.

  • A high-quality millivoltmeter is essential for measuring tiny electrical voltages accurately.

  • You need a millivoltmeter for this experiment.

  • The technician used a millivoltmeter to measure the voltage across the circuit components.

  • Before troubleshooting the device, he connected the millivoltmeter to check for any voltage discrepancies.

  • In the lab, students learned how to use a millivoltmeter to measure small electrical voltages safely.

Synonyms

multimeter
vsmillivoltmeter
  • Specialized
1 3.9

An electronic tool that measures voltage, current and resistance in wires and circuits

focuses only on measuring very small voltage levels rather than multiple functions
electrometer
vsmillivoltmeter
  • Specialized
1 9.2

A device that measures very small electric voltages without drawing current from the source

is aimed at measuring very small voltage values rather than non-intrusive electrostatic readings

Surface Forms

millivoltmeter singular
millivoltmeters plural

Morphology

millivoltmeter = millivolt + meter (transparent) = milli + volt + meter

The word is a straightforward compound meaning an instrument that measures millivolts.

Etymology

Millivoltmeter breaks into three parts: milli- meaning 'one thousandth', volt meaning 'the push that moves electricity', and meter meaning 'device that measures', like in thermometer. So a millivoltmeter is a measuring tool for very small voltages called millivolts, which explains its modern use for reading tiny electrical signals.