ballistic galvanometer

noun

, Electricity.

1. a galvanometer used to measure the quantity of electricity in a current of short duration.

ballistic galvanometer

noun

1. physics a type of galvanometer for measuring surges of current. After deflection the instrument returns slowly to its original reading

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballistic galvanometer¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Between the magnetizing coils is a small induction coil D, which is connected with a ballistic galvanometer.

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The ends of this coil were carried to a distant part of the laboratory, and connected to a sensitive ballistic galvanometer.

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