ohmmeter

[/ˈoʊmˌmiːtər/]
nounmasculinepl: ohmmeters
ohmímetro
1. An electrical instrument used to measure electrical resistance in ohms
The technician used an ohmmeter to test the continuity of the wire.
O técnico usou um ohmímetro para testar a continuidade do fio.
2. A device that displays resistance values by applying a known voltage and measuring the resulting current
Before replacing the component, check it with an ohmmeter first.
Antes de substituir o componente, verifique-o com um ohmímetro primeiro.
The ohmmeter is a fundamental tool in electrical work and repair industries in both the USA and Brazil. In professional contexts, technicians refer to it as 'ohmímetro' in Portuguese-speaking countries. It is commonly part of a multimeter in modern electrical diagnostics, though dedicated ohmmeters are still used in specialized applications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resistance meterresistance testermegohmmeter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ohmímetro
Standard term used in electrical engineering and maintenance
São Paulo
ohmímetro
Common term in industrial and technical contexts
Portugal
ohmímetro
Standard European Portuguese term for the same device
USA
ohmmeter
Universal term in American English electrical work

Related Words

multimetervoltmeterammeterresistanceohmcontinuity tester
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