"oscillograph" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: oscillographs [plural]
Etymology: From oscillo- + -graph. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|oscillo|graph}} oscillo- + -graph Head templates: {{en-noun}} oscillograph (plural oscillographs)
  1. An instrument for measuring alternating or varying electric current in terms of current and voltage; an oscilloscope. Categories (topical): Electronics

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