ohmmeter
- noun
- /ˈoʊmˌmiːtər/
- Specialized
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ohmímetro
- Their location was established using a sophisticated application of the ohmmeter.
Examples
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If a resistance less than 1 MΩ is measured (with an analog or digital ohmmeter), inspect the control board for any debris bridging these pins.
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The ohmmeter.
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Skin resistance was then measured with an ohmmeter.
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Very special construction techniques were employed, but when it was completed, an ohmmeter reading revealed there was a small amount of conduction somewhere in that room.
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Measure the resistance across terminals 1 (yellow/red wire) and 2 (black wire). If the ohmmeter does not indicate an open circuit (infinity), go to step 6. Otherwise, measure the resistance between pins 1 and 2 of connector P2 on the machine control board.
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You can accurately measure the electrical resistance of a resistor using an ohmmeter.
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Before replacing the circuit component, check its resistance with an ohmmeter.
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To troubleshoot the circuit, use an ohmmeter to identify any breaks in the wires.
Synonyms
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An electronic tool that measures voltage, current and resistance in wires and circuits
A circuit that measures how strongly a part stops electric current by balancing two sides
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ohmmeter combines ohm, the unit for electrical resistance named after the scientist Georg Ohm, and meter, a device that 'measures' things like in speedometer. So, an ohmmeter is a tool that measures how hard it is for electricity to flow, and it gives that value in ohms.