Definition of electrophorus in English:
electrophorus
noun ɛlɛkˈtrɒf(ə)rəsˌɪlɛkˈtrɒf(ə)rəsəˌlɛkˈtrɑfərəs
Physics A device for repeatedly generating static electricity by induction.
Example sentencesExamples
- Pancaldi tells us in detail the intriguing and difficult stories of the births of the electrophorus, the condenser, the electrometer and the battery.
- The electrophorus has historically been used as a charge dispensing device.
- An electrophorus consists of a flat insulator on which rests a removable metal plate.
Origin
Late 18th century: from electro- + Greek -phoros 'bearing'.
Definition of electrophorus in US English:
electrophorus
nounəˌlekˈträfərəsəˌlɛkˈtrɑfərəs
Physics A device for repeatedly generating static electricity by induction.
Example sentencesExamples
- Pancaldi tells us in detail the intriguing and difficult stories of the births of the electrophorus, the condenser, the electrometer and the battery.
- An electrophorus consists of a flat insulator on which rests a removable metal plate.
- The electrophorus has historically been used as a charge dispensing device.
Origin
Late 18th century: from electro- + Greek -phoros ‘bearing’.