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potentiometer

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potentiometer in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets
    potentiometer  pot 
  2. a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
    potentiometer 
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