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Meaning of pantelephone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

historical

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Pantelimon Pantelis Pantelleria pantellerite panter pantestudine

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