galvanometer
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vəˈnɒm noun
an instrument for detecting the existence of small electric currents and determining their strength.
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galvanometer (ˌɡælvəˈnɒmɪtə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| any sensitive instrument for detecting or measuring small electric currents | |
| galvanometric | |
| —adj | |
| galvano'metrical | |
| —adj | |
| galvano'metrically | |
| —adv | |
| galva'nometry | |
| —n | |
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galvanometer  (gāl'və-nŏm'ĭ-tər) Pronunciation Key
An instrument that detects small electric currents and indicates their direction and relative strength. current flowing through the galvanometer passes through a coil near a magnetized needle on a pivot; the strength of the current in the coil regulates the strength of a magnetic field that displaces the needle. Galvanometers can be used directly as ammeters, and are the core element of many ohmmeters and voltmeters. |
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Example sentences
No blasting shall be allowed unless a galvanometer is employed to check cap circuits.
The blasting galvanometer has an indicator needle which measures resistance of the circuit to which it is attached.
For an electric initiation system, the check is performed both visually and by using a blasting galvanometer or other device.
No blasting shall be allowed unless a galvanometer is used to check cap circuits.
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