English Explanatory Dictionary

electroscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-electroscope.wav

Word forms

electroscope electroscopes

Etymology

From electro- + -scope.

Derived words

Lauritsen electroscope
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