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- [vol-tam-i-ter, vohl-]
- /vɒlˈtæm ɪ tər, voʊl-/
- /vɒl.ˈtæ.mɪ.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vol-tam-i-ter, vohl-]
- /vɒlˈtæm ɪ tər, voʊl-/
Definitions of voltameter word
- noun voltameter a device for measuring the quantity of electricity passing through a conductor by the amount of electrolytic decomposition it produces, or for measuring the strength of a current by the amount of such decomposition in a given time. 1
- noun voltameter an electrolytic cell that measures the quantity of electric charge flowing through it by a resulting chemical action, as by indicating the amount of gas collected or the amount of metal deposited on an electrode 0
- noun voltameter An instrument used to measure the quantity of electric charge. 0
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Origin of voltameter
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; volta (see volt1) + -meter
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Parts of speech for Voltameter
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voltameter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
voltameter usage trend in Literature
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