ôm kế
Definition
- Noun:
- Ohmmeter: A device used to measure electrical resistance in ohms. It is a compound word formed from "ôm" (ohm, the unit of electrical resistance) and "kế" (meter, a measuring instrument).
Usage Notes
- Technical Term: "Ôm kế" is a specialized technical term used primarily in physics and electrical engineering contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
- Structure: It is a single, fixed compound noun. The components "ôm" and "kế" are not used independently in this context.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Kỹ sư dùng ôm kế để kiểm tra điện trở của mạch. (The engineer used an ohmmeter to check the circuit's resistance.)
- Ôm kế là một dụng cụ đo lường cơ bản trong phòng thí nghiệm. (The ohmmeter is a basic measuring instrument in the laboratory.)
Advanced Usage
- "Đồng hồ đo ôm": This is a descriptive alternative phrase meaning "ohm measuring dial" or "ohm meter," which is functionally synonymous with "ôm kế."
Variants and Related Words
- Vôn kế (n): Voltmeter (a device for measuring electrical potential difference).
- Ampe kế (n): Ammeter (a device for measuring electric current).
Synonyms
- Ohmmeter: The direct English equivalent.
- Resistance meter: A descriptive synonym.
Related Terms
- Ôm (n): Ohm, the unit of electrical resistance.
- Đo điện trở (v): To measure resistance.