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galvanoscope

gal·va·no·scope
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-vuh-nuh-skohp, gal-van-uh-]
    • /ˈgæl və nəˌskoʊp, gælˈvæn ə-/
    • /ɡˈalvənˌɒskəʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-vuh-nuh-skohp, gal-van-uh-]
    • /ˈgæl və nəˌskoʊp, gælˈvæn ə-/

Definitions of galvanoscope word

  • noun galvanoscope an instrument for detecting the existence of an electric current and determining its direction. 1
  • noun galvanoscope A galvanometer that works by measuring the deflection of a needle in the magnetic field induced by the electric current. 1
  • noun galvanoscope 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 0
  • noun galvanoscope a device used to detect electric currents, particulary one using the deflection of a magnetic needle. 0
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Origin of galvanoscope

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; galvano- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Galvanoscope

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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galvanoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

galvanoscope usage trend in Literature

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