Index of English words, starting with "ga"

(1) - Galvanometer (n.) An instrument or apparatus for measuring the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle.

(1) - Galvanoscope (n.) An instrument or apparatus for detecting the presence of electrical currents, especially such as are of feeble intensity.

(1) - Gambier (n.) Catechu.
(2) - Gambier (n.) The inspissated juice of a plant (Uncaria Gambir) growing in Malacca. It is a powerful astringent, and, under the name of Terra Japonica, is used for chewing with the Areca nut, and is exported for tanning and dyeing.

(1) - Gambit (n.) A mode of opening the game, in which a pawn is sacrificed to gain an attacking position.