NOUN

Potentiometer/potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/potentiometer; variable resistor

Potentiometer is a German noun that means potentiometer or variable resistor. It is pronounced /potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Potentiometer".

Definitions

1.device for adjusting electrical resistance, usually to control voltage or current(technology; electronics)

a.adjustable resistor used to regulate voltage in electronic circuits

Mit einem Potentiometer kann man die Lautstärke eines Radios regeln.You can adjust the volume of a radio with a potentiometer.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Potentiometerdie Potentiometer
Genitivedes Potentiometersder Potentiometer
Dativedem Potentiometerden Potentiometern
Accusativedas Potentiometerdie Potentiometer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Potentiometer" mean in English?
"Potentiometer" means potentiometer or variable resistor. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Potentiometer"?
"Potentiometer" is pronounced /potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Potentiometer" der, die, or das?
"Potentiometer" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Potentiometer"?
The plural of "Potentiometer" is "Potentiometer".
What part of speech is "Potentiometer"?
"Potentiometer" is a noun in German.

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