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galvanoscope

/ˌɡælvəˈnɒskoʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does galvanoscope mean?

noun

A device used to measure the deflection of a magnetic needle by an electric current, or a device used to measure the magnetic properties of a material.

Example

"The scientist used a galvanoscope to study the magnetic field of the Earth."

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