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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

deviceelectrical parts and devicesgeneratorpartsrelay

Etymology

From Luigi Galvani + -o- + -scope.

Related phrases

frog galvanoscopeelectric current

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