loadcell
nounUK /ˈləʊd.sel/
US /ˈloʊd.sel/
A loadcell is a small tool that tells you how heavy something is.
The scale uses a loadcell to measure how much the box weighs.
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2. A transducer that converts mechanical force into an electrical signal.
Engineers installed a loadcell in the bridge to monitor stress.
3. A component in industrial weighing systems that detects tension or compression.
The conveyor belt's loadcell alerts workers when the load is too heavy.
4. A device used in fitness equipment to measure the force applied by a user.
The smart rowing machine uses a loadcell to track your pull strength.