Ballistic galvanometer
a galvanometer used to measure the quant-ty of electricity in a current of short duration.
historical examples
between the magnetizing coils is a small induction coil d, which is connected with a ballistic galvanometer.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 17, slice 3 various
noun
(physics) a type of galvanometer for measuring surges of current. after deflection the instrument returns slowly to its original reading
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