synchronoscope

Definitions

noun In electricity, same as synchronizer, 2.
noun An apparatus in which the principle of the revolving mirror is employed for the study of periodic phenomena.

noun an instrument that indicates whether two periodic motions are synchronous (especially an instrument that enables a pilot to synchronize the propellers of a plane that has two or more engines)

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Over it was a circular dial on which a pointer began to rotate slowly; with his new-found knowledge, Hardy knew this to be a synchronoscope.

"Master Control" by Harl Vincent, part 4 Johnny Pez 2010
The pointer of the synchronoscope rotated clockwise as the motor picked up speed, turning ever faster.

"Master Control" by Harl Vincent, part 4 Johnny Pez 2010
As synchronizing with these cited circuits is a troublesome business, power stations utilize a so-called synchronoscope.

4. Synchronous machines Hans-Friedrich Hoyer 1991
The synchronoscope indication ensues through an indicator which is controlled by two systems operating in accordance with the induction principle.

4. Synchronous machines Hans-Friedrich Hoyer 1991
The most frequently employed measuring devices are the double frequency measuring unit, the double voltage measuring device and the synchronoscope.

4. Synchronous machines Hans-Friedrich Hoyer 1991
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