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galvanometer.

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.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɡæl.vəˈnɒm.ɪt.ə/Received-Pronunciation/ˌɡæl.vəˈnɑm.ət.ɚ/General-American
  1. 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.

Where this word comes from

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

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