English Explanatory Dictionary

galvanoscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

galvanoscope galvanoscopes

Etymology

From Luigi Galvani + -o- + -scope.

Derived words

frog galvanoscope
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