voltmeter

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English

Demonstration voltmeter used in science education
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Etymology

From volt +‎ -meter.

Pronunciation

Noun

voltmeter (plural voltmeters)

  1. An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
    • 1962 April, R. K. Evans, “The Acceptance Testing of Diesel Locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 268:
      Because most diesel failures can be traced to electrical faults, minor in themselves but often difficult to pin-point, any unscheduled halt during a trial run is often the signal for the frenzied unfolding of wiring diagrams and the appearance of an impressive array of voltmeters and circuit testers.

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Dutch

Etymology

From volt +‎ meter.

Pronunciation

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Noun

voltmeter m (plural voltmeters, diminutive voltmetertje n)

  1. voltmeter

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Swedish

Noun

voltmeter c

  1. voltmeter

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