ohmmeter

noun

ohm·me·ter ˈō(m)-ˌmē-tər

: an instrument for indicating resistance in ohms directly

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ohmmeter was in 1884

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“Ohmmeter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ohmmeter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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ohmmeter

noun

ohm·me·ter ˈō(m)-ˌmēt-ər

: an instrument for indicating resistance in ohms directly

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ohmmeter

noun

ohm·me·ter ˈō(m)-ˌmēt-ər

: an instrument for indicating resistance in ohms directly

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