Galvanometry
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈæɫvəˈnoʊmˈtɹaɪ/
Galvanometry (noun)
- A method for measuring very small electric currents or changes in current using a device that moves in response.
- The study of how an instrument’s pointer or needle responds to electrical effects, to interpret the measurement correctly.
Examples
- Galvanometry measures tiny currents in a circuit.
- Tiny currents are measured by galvanometry in the lab.