Galvanometer

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæɫˈvɑnoʊˈmitɝ/

Galvanometer (noun)

  1. An instrument that shows the strength of an electric current by moving a pointer or light spot.
  2. A very sensitive meter used in experiments to measure small changes in current or voltage.

Examples

  • The galvanometer measures the current in the circuit.
  • A galvanometer shows how much current flows through the wire.