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ohmmeter
[ ohm-mee-ter ]
ohmmeter
/ ˈəʊmˌmiːtə /
noun
- an instrument for measuring electrical resistance
ohmmeter
/ ōm′mē′tər /
- An instrument used for direct measurement of the electrical resistance of a material or electronic component, usually in ohms. Ohmmeters typically use an ammeter to measure current through the material after it has been given some set voltage by the ohmmeter; the direct-current resistance of the sample can then be directly determined through Ohm's law.
- Compare voltmeter
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For insulation tests on installations, direct-reading instruments are frequently used (see Ohmmeter).
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