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Galvanoscope

Galvanoscope \Gal*van`o*scope\, n. [Galvanic + -scope: cf. F. galvanoscope.] (Elec.) An instrument or apparatus for detecting the presence of electrical currents, especially such as are of feeble intensity.

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galvanoscope

n. a device used to detect electric currents using the deflection of a magnetic needle