galvanometer

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IPA /ˌɡæl.vəˈnɒm.ɪt.ə/

Noun

galvanometer noun

A device used to indicate the presence and direction of a small electric current, especially used to detect a null or balanced condition in a bridge circuit.

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Synonyms

thermopile astatic voltometer voltameter current balance voltammetry kelvin balance voltametry ampere balance electrobalance galvanism potentiogalvanostat gravimeter junction detector gravity meter bolometer

Associated

thermocouple coil deflection capillary pointer needle currents oscillation capacitor magnet scanning voltage

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