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 | ||