metrix

English translation: Multimeter

16:14 Nov 16, 2000
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
French term or phrase: metrix
Included in a list of tools for handling electricity (gloves, voltmeter, etc.)
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 11:52
English translation:Multimeter
Explanation:
The métrix is a general-purpose instrument that can be switched to ohmmeter/voltmeter/ammeter mode. That's what a multimeter is in English. It used to be a standard translation, and I've never seen any other form in English.
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Judd Swezey
France
Local time: 11:52
Grading comment
Thanks! This seems to fit in nicely with the description.
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Portfire
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Mihaela Meci
naMultimeter
Judd Swezey


  

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42 mins
Metrix


Explanation:
Metrix is the name of a French company that manufactures equipment to measure electricity, such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Good luck,

Marc


    Reference: http://www.chauvin-arnoux.com/Francais/activites/test_mesure...
Portfire
PRO pts in pair: 20

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1 hr
metrix


Explanation:
contrôleur pour ampères,ohms et volts


    Reference: http://europa.eu.int/eurodicautom/
Mihaela Meci
Local time: 05:52
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in pair: 4
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1 day 17 hrs
Multimeter


Explanation:
The métrix is a general-purpose instrument that can be switched to ohmmeter/voltmeter/ammeter mode. That's what a multimeter is in English. It used to be a standard translation, and I've never seen any other form in English.

Judd Swezey
France
Local time: 11:52
PRO pts in pair: 28
Grading comment
Thanks! This seems to fit in nicely with the description.
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