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galvanometer Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An instrument used for detecting, measuring, and determining the direction of small electric currents by observing the mechanical motion of a magnetic pointer or coil.
Usage Example
"In the high school physics lab, the students used a ammeter to observe the tiny electrical current generated by moving a magnet through a wire coil."
Strong
ammeter
Weak
electrometer
multimeter
• noun (Context 2)
An electromechanical transducer that produces a rotary deflection of a pointer or mirror in response to an electric current flowing through its coil.
Usage Example
"Early electrocardiogram machines relied on a sensitive string transducer to accurately record the electrical activity of the human heart."
Weak
transducer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Galvanometer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/galvanometer