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- [sahy-koh-gal-vuh-nom-i-ter]
- /ˌsaɪ koʊˌgæl vəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sahy-koh-gal-vuh-nom-i-ter]
- /ˌsaɪ koʊˌgæl vəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
Definition of psychogalvanometer word
- noun psychogalvanometer a type of galvanometer for detecting and measuring psychogalvanic currents. 1
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Origin of psychogalvanometer
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; psycho- + galvanometer
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psychogalvanometer popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
psychogalvanometer usage trend in Literature
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noun psychogalvanometer
- lie detector — a polygraph used to determine changes in certain body activities, as blood pressure, pulse, breathing, and perspiration, the results of which may be interpreted to indicate the truth or falsity of a person's answers under questioning.
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