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Galvanoscope

Gal-vanˊo-scope

,
Noun.
[
Galvanic
+
-scope
: cf. F.
galvanoscope
.]
(Elec.)
An instrument or apparatus for detecting the presence of electrical currents, especially such as are of feeble intensity.

Definition 2024


galvanoscope

galvanoscope

English

Noun

galvanoscope (plural galvanoscopes)

  1. a device used to detect electric currents, particulary one using the deflection of a magnetic needle

Derived terms

  • frog galvanoscope