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galvanometer

/ˌɡælvəˈnɒmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does galvanometer mean?

noun

A scientific instrument used to measure electric currents, typically consisting of a coil of wire suspended in a magnetic field.

Example

"The researcher used a galvanometer to measure the tiny electric current flowing through the circuit."

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