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potentiometer

noun

A resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets

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13
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
OT
Scrabble score
17

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noun

  1. A resistor with three terminals, the third being an adjustable center terminal; used to adjust voltages in radios and TV sets

noun

  1. A measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces

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