"galvanoscope" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: galvanoscopes [plural]
Etymology: Luigi Galvani + -o- + -scope Etymology templates: {{affix|en|Luigi Galvani|-o-|-scope}} Luigi Galvani + -o- + -scope Head templates: {{en-noun}} galvanoscope (plural galvanoscopes)
  1. A device used to detect electric currents, particularly one using the deflection of a magnetic needle. Derived forms: frog galvanoscope

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