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pantelephone.

An early device for voice transmission, in which the contact of variable resistance is formed between a fixed piece of platinum and a small carbon lozenge attached to a plate of cork suspended by two springs on the upper part.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An early device for voice transmission, in which the contact of variable resistance is formed between a fixed piece of platinum and a small carbon lozenge attached to a plate of cork suspended by two springs on the upper part.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From pan- + telephone.

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