What is another word for electrometer?

Pronunciation: [ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊmˈiːtə] (IPA)

An electrometer is a scientific instrument used to measure electrical charge or potential. There are several synonymous terms for an electrometer, including electrostatic voltmeter, electrostatic potentiometer, and Coulomb meter. An electrostatic voltmeter is an electrometer that measures the voltage between two points through the electrostatic force. An electrostatic potentiometer is another term used for an electrometer that measures potentials by using a balance of forces between gravity and electrostatic forces. The term Coulomb meter is often interchangeable with electrometer and refers to a device that measures electric charge in Coulombs. While these terms may vary, they all refer to instruments used to measure electrical charge or potential in various scientific applications.

Synonyms for Electrometer:

What are the hypernyms for Electrometer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    measuring device, scientific instrument, electrical instrument, electrical measuring equipment.

What are the hyponyms for Electrometer?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for electrometer (as nouns)

Usage examples for Electrometer

An electrometer For measuring speed of a motor?
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In 1845 Francis Ronalds at Kew Observatory and Charles Brooke at Greenwich undertook to develop apparatus to register the magnetometer, electrometer, thermometer, and barometer by photography.
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It has no effect even upon the electrometer or the magnetic needle; its force is radiating, quite independent of light, but considerably increased by heat.
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