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Electroscope

E-lec′tro-scope

,
Noun.
[
Electro-
+
-scope
: cf. F.
électroscope
.]
(Physics)
An instrument for detecting the presence of electricity, or changes in the electric state of bodies, or the species of electricity present, as by means of pith balls, and the like.
Condensing electroscope
(Physics)
,
a form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained by the use of a condenser.

Definition 2024


electroscope

electroscope

See also: électroscope

English

Noun

electroscope (plural electroscopes)

  1. (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls

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