Associations to the word «Galvanometer»

Wiktionary

GALVANOMETER, noun. (physics) 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.

Dictionary definition

GALVANOMETER, noun. Meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents.

Wise words

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