Definition of earth inductor
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: an inclinometer (sense 1) whose indications depend on the current generated in a coil revolving in the earth's magnetic field
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“Earth inductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20inductor. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of earth inductor was in 1871
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