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whettingnoun
The process by which something is whetted.
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Whetting
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Whetting
A stabilizing current used to break down small erratic contact resistances when measuring low resistant circuits.
When measuring a low electrical resistance, a low "whetting" current (typically of 200 mA) helps provide a stable low resistance reading.
Submitted by JP03 on July 6, 2015
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Whetting in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Whetting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of Whetting in a Sentence
Indulge not thyself in the passion of anger; it is whetting a sword to wound thine own breast, or murder thy friend.
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