electrophorus

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noun

An early apparatus, consisting of a rubber disk and a metal plate, for generating static electricity.

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Meanings

nounelectrophorus (plural electrophoruses or electrophori)

plural electrophoruses · plural electrophori

  1. datednatural sciencesAn early apparatus, consisting of a rubber disk and a metal plate, for generating static electricity.
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