galvanometry

American

[gal-vuh-nom-i-tree] / ˌgæl vəˈnɒm ɪ tri /

noun

the method or process of determining the strength of electric currents.

Other Word Forms

galvanometric adjective
galvanometrical adjective
galvanometrically adverb

Etymology

Origin of galvanometry

galvano- + -metry

Example Sentences

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His work on the electrodynamic qualities of metals, thermo-electricity, and his contributions to galvanometry, were not less massive and profound.

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