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psychogalvanometer

psy·cho·gal·va·nom·e·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-koh-gal-vuh-nom-i-ter]
    • /ˌsaɪ koʊˌgæl vəˈnɒm ɪ tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Parts of speech for Psychogalvanometer

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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.

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Synonyms for psychogalvanometer

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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