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Noun wheatstone has 1 sense
  1. Wheatstone, Sir Charles Wheatstone - English physicist and inventor who devised the Wheatstone bridge (1802-1875)
    --1 is a kind of physicist; inventor, discoverer, artificer

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Term: Wheatstone

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of bridge circuit used for the accurate measurement of electrical resistance.

Example Sentence: To determine the resistance of the unknown resistor, the technician employed a Wheatstone bridge.

Related Products: Wheatstone Bridge Kit, Wheatstone Bridge Module

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Sir Charles Wheatstone, an English scientist and inventor known for his contributions to physics and the development of telegraphy.

Example Sentence: Wheatstone invented numerous devices including the concertina and the stereoscope.

Related Products: Books on Wheatstone's Inventions, Biography of Sir Charles Wheatstone

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: Wheatstone, a locality in North Yorkshire, England, known for its picturesque landscapes and traditional farming practices.

Example Sentence: The quaint village of Wheatstone attracts tourists from around the world with its scenic beauty.

Related Products: Travel Guide to Wheatstone, Book on Wheatstone Landscape Photography

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