Electroscope
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electroscope is a noun meaning (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls.
Meaning
(physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls.
Word Forms
- electroscopes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrophorus, electrophore, dielectrophoresis, electrorepulsion, electrosensibility, electrobalance.
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