galvanometer

Meanings

• noun

  An electrical instrument that measures the electric current in amperes by the deflection of a pointer over a graduated scale.

  - "The galvanometer indicated a current of 5 amperes."
  - "The scientist used a galvanometer to measure the electric current in his experiment."

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Variants

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galvanometer , galvanometers , galvanometric

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of Luigi Galvani, an Italian physiologist who discovered the electrical response in muscles in 1791.

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Trivia

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1. The first practical galvanometer was invented by Hippolyte Pixii in 1832.

2. The term 'galvanize' comes from the name of Luigi Galvani and refers to the process of treating metals with an electric current to make them resistant to corrosion.

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1. ammeter: An electric current measuring instrument, similar to a galvanometer, but designed to measure larger currents.

2. voltmeter: An electrical measuring instrument that measures voltage or electric potential difference between two points.

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Culture

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The galvanometer was a crucial instrument in the development of the electrical science in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It played a significant role in the discovery of electromagnetism and the development of electric power generation.

How to Memorize "galvanometer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pointer moving over a graduated scale in response to an electric current.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galvanometer' with the image of an electrical instrument used to measure electric current.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Galvani's Gauge' to remember the name of the instrument.

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