ohm·me·ter

(ōm′mē′tər)

An instrument for measuring directly the resistances of conductors in ohms.

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ohmmeter

(ˈəʊmˌmiːtə)

(General Physics) an instrument for measuring electrical resistance

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ohm•me•ter

(ˈoʊmˌmi tər)

n.

an instrument for measuring electric resistance in ohms.

[1895–1900]

ohmmeter

an instrument for measuring electrical resistance in ohms.

See also: Instruments

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Noun

ohmmeter - a meter for measuring electrical resistance in ohms

meter - any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

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ohmmètre

ohmmetro

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