synchroscope

[ sing-kruh-skohp ]

noun

1. an instrument for determining the difference in phase between two related motions, as those of two aircraft engines or two electric generators.

synchroscope

/ ˈsɪŋkrəˌskəʊp; sɪŋˈkrɒnəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. an instrument used to indicate whether two periodic quantities or motions are synchronous

Word History and Origins

Origin of synchroscope¹

synchro- + -scope