voltmetern.
/ˈvɒltmiːtə/, /ˈvəʊltmiːtə/, U.S. /ˈvoʊltˌmidər/ An instrument for measuring the pressure of electricity in volts.
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1882 Eng. Mech. 10 Mar. 4/3 I have two instruments devised by Prof. Perry and myself, an Am-meter, and a Volt-meter, the one for measuring a strong current, and the other a large electromotive force.
1884 C. G. W. Lock Workshop Receipts 3rd Ser. 132/1 This can be verified by connecting one terminal of a voltmeter to the negative brush.
1898 Engin. Mag. 16 139/2 Plan of the plant is given, showing how the dynamo, voltmeter, switchboards, and tanks should be connected.
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