English Explanatory Dictionary

Kelvin bridge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A specialized form of a Wheatstone bridge network designed to eliminate the effect of lead and contact resistance and thus permit accurate measurement of low resistances.

Word forms

Kelvin bridge Kelvin bridges

Etymology

Named after Lord Kelvin.

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