ratiometer en · NOUN
Etymology
From ratio + meter.
Meanings
- A measurement device used in ohmmeters, having two coils, one connected via a series resistor to the battery supply and the other connected to the same battery supply via a second resistor and the resistor under test. The indication on the meter was proportional to the ratio of the currents through the two coils.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ratiometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |