inductophone
inductophone · inductophones
A method of train telegraphyA method of train telegraphy. The train carries a circuit including a coil, and messages are picked up by it from coils along the line into which an alternating current is passed. A telephone is used as a receiver in place of a sounder or relay.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A method of train telegraphy. The train carries a circuit including a coil, and messages are picked up by it from coils along the line into which an alternating current is passed. A telephone is used as a receiver in place of a sounder or relay.
Origin
From induct + -o- + -phone.From induct + -o- + -phone.
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Forms
plural: inductophones| Singular | inductophone |
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