Ayrton shunt

English

Etymology

Named after its inventor, William E. Ayrton.

Noun

Ayrton shunt (plural Ayrton shunts)

  1. A high-resistance shunt used in galvanometers to increase their range without changing the damping.
    Synonym: universal shunt
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