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electrophorus

/ɪˌlekˈtrɒf.ər.əs/

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noun

/ɪˌlekˈtrɒf.ər.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruПростой электростатический генератор, который производит повторяющиеся заряды статического электричества посредством индукции.

A simple electrostatic generator that produces repeated charges of static electricity through induction.

  1. Electrostatic generatorC1formalscientific

    A simple apparatus for generating electric charge through electrostatic induction, capable of producing repeated sparks.

    ruЭлектрофор

    • The electrophorus was invented by Volta in the 18th century.
    • Students use an electrophorus to demonstrate static electricity in physics class.
    • By repeatedly lifting the top plate of an electrophorus, you can collect charge.
    • Early electrophorus designs used a resin cake and a metal shield.
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  • electrophorus's possessive singular form