electrophorus
/ˌɪlɛkˈtrɒf(ə)rəs
/ /ɛlɛkˈtrɒf(ə)rəs/noun Physics
A device for repeatedly generating static electricity by induction.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'.