Meanings
nounKelvin balance (plural Kelvin balances)
plural Kelvin balances
- natural sciencesa sensitive apparatus for measuring electric current.
Synonyms: current balance, ampere balance
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna sensitive apparatus for measuring electric current.
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Origin
Invented by Lord Kelvin
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