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galvanoscope

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gal·va·no·scope  (glv-n-skp, gl-vn-)
n.
An instrument used to detect the presence and determine the direction of electric currents by the deflection of a magnetic needle.
galva·no·scopic (-skpk) adj.
galva·nosco·py (glv-nsk-p) n.
galvanoscope [ˈgælvənəˌskəʊp gælˈvænə-]
n
(Physics / General Physics) a galvanometer that depends for its action on the deflection of a magnetic needle in a magnetic field produced by the electric current that is to be detected
galvanoscopic  [ˌgælvənəˈskɒpɪk gælˌvænə-] adj
galvanoscopy  n
galvanoscope
an instrument for detecting the presence of an electric current and determining its direction.
See also: Instruments
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