magnetotelephone

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What does magnetotelephone mean?

An early telephone with a diaphragm of soft iron placed close to the pole of a magnet upon which is wound a coil of fine wire. Its vibrations produce corresponding currents in the wire by induction.

Where does magnetotelephone come from?

From magneto- + telephone.

How to pronounce magnetotelephone

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