inductophones

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A form of inductophone — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of inductophone
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