Meaning Of The Word Wheatstone bridge

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What's The Definition Of Wheatstone bridge?

Wheatstone bridge in American English
a divided bridge circuit (see bridge1 (sense 11) having four resistances in series, used to find the value of an unknown resistance by comparing it with three known resistances
noun: a circuit for measuring an unknown resistance by comparing it with known resistances

Wheatstone bridge in British English
noun: a device for determining the value of an unknown resistance by comparison with a known standard resistance

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