Ballistic galvanometer
a galvanometer used to measure the quantity 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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