Where does “galvanometer” come from?
Galvanometer derives from Ancient Greek μέτρον meaning "measure," from the suffix -τρον, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European -trom and -tḗr.
galvanometer (English): A device used to indicate the presence and...
Definitions
- A device used to indicate the presence and...
Ancestry of “galvanometer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | Luigi Galvani | — |