galvanoscope

[ gal-vuh-nuh-skohp, gal-van-uh- ]

noun

1. an instrument for detecting the existence of an electric current and determining its direction.

galvanoscope

/ ˌɡælvənəˈskɒpɪk; ɡælˌvænə-; ɡælˈvænə-; ˈɡælvənəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. a galvanometer that depends for its action on the deflection of a magnetic needle in a magnetic field produced by the electric current that is to be detected

Derived Forms

• ˌgalvaˈnoscopy, noun
• galvanoscopic, adjective

Other Words From

• gal·va·no·scop·ic [gal-v, uh, -n, uh, -, skop, -ik, gal-van-, uh, -], adjective
• gal·va·nos·co·pist [gal-v, uh, -, nos, -k, uh, -pist], noun
• galva·nosco·py noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of galvanoscope¹

First recorded in 1825–35; galvano- + -scope

Example Sentences

The older or moving-magnet type of galvanometer is similar to the galvanoscope mentioned in Art. 239.

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The galvanoscope may also be put into the circuit as in Fig. 113.

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To study the construction and use of the simple galvanoscope.

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At the shore station, there is placed in deviation a galvanoscope, K, whose needle is deflected.

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At this moment the circuit of the galvanoscope, K, is closed, and we ascertain whether there is a deviation of the needle.

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