Galvanometer

Definition of Galvanometer

Gal`va`nom´e`ter
n.1.(Elec.) An instrument or apparatus for measuring the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle.
Differential galvanometer
See under Differental, a.
Sine galvanometer
(Elec.) a galvanometer in which the sine, cosine, or tangent respectively, of the angle through which the needle is deflected, is proportional to the strength of the current passed through the instrument.

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astatic galvanometer, meter, moving-coil galvanometer
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