Electrometer Meaning in English

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Definition

An electrometer is a scientific instrument used to measure electrical charge or voltage very precisely.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in scientific, technical, or academic contexts. Not a common everyday word. Often paired with 'precision', 'measure', or 'voltage'. Don't confuse with 'voltmeter' (measures voltage only and less sensitive).

• Spanish: electrómetro
• Portuguese (BR): eletrômetro
• Portuguese (PT): eletrómetro
• Chinese (Simplified): 静电计
• Chinese (Traditional): 靜電計
• Hindi: इलेक्ट्रोमीटर
• Arabic: مقياس كهربائي
• Bengali: ইলেক্ট্রোমিটার
• Russian: электрометр
• Japanese: エレクトロメーター
• Vietnamese: điện kế
• Korean: 일렉트로미터
• Turkish: elektrometre
• Urdu: الیکٹرو میٹر
• Indonesian: elektrometer

Example Sentences

The scientist used an electrometer to measure tiny charges.

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An electrometer can detect very small voltages.

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Our professor explained how an electrometer differs from a voltmeter.

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The laboratory has a new digital electrometer.

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They calibrated the electrometer before starting the experiment.

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Can you check if the electrometer is working properly?

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