Wheatstone bridge

/ˌwitˈstoʊn brɪdʒ/
/ˌhwitˈstoʊn brɪdʒ/
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Definitions of Wheatstone bridge
  1. noun
    a bridge used to measure resistances
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    type of:
    bridge, bridge circuit
    a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
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