galvanometer

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

moving coil meter

electric current meter

galvanic meter

Translations

Galvanometer

γαλβανόμετρο

جلفانومتر

Stromstärkemesser

galvanometer

galvanômetro

miniakımölçer

Galvanoskop

الجلفانومتر

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɡæl.vəˈnɒm.ɪt.ə/
Etymology

From Italian physicist Luigi Galvani + -o- + -meter.

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