pantelephone en · NOUN
Etymology
From pan- + telephone.
Meanings
- (historical) An early device for voice transmission, in which the contact of variable resistance is formed between a fixed piece of platinum and a small carbon lozenge attached to a plate of cork suspended by two springs on the upper part.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pantelephones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |