English noun: potentiometer | |||
1. | potentiometer (artifact) a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces | ||
Broader (hypernym) | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system | ||
2. | potentiometer (artifact) a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets | ||
Synonyms | pot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | potential divider, voltage divider | ||