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electrophorus
[ ih-lek-trof-er-uhs, ee-lek- ]
noun
, plural e·lec·troph·o·ri [ih-lek-, trof, -, uh, -rahy, ee-lek-].
- an instrument for generating static electricity by means of induction.
electrophorus
/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɒfərəs /
noun
- an apparatus for generating static electricity. It consists of an insulating plate charged by friction and used to charge a metal plate by induction
electrophorus
/ ĭ-lĕk′trŏf′ər-əs,ē′lĕk- /
, Plural electrophori
- An electrostatic generator, constructed like one half of a large capacitor, the other half being any grounded surface, such as a table. A small charge is given to the electrophorus when it is near the grounded surface, effectively charging it like capacitor. As the electrophorous is lifted away from the surface, its voltage relative to the surface increases (as the capacitance decreases).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of electrophorus1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of electrophorus1
C18: from electro- + -phorus, from Greek -phoros bearing, from pherein to bear
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Example Sentences
The electrophorus consists of an insulated conducting plate applied to an insulated electric.
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These instruments are the electrophorus, the condenser of electricity, and the doubler of it.
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To use the electrophorus, the ebonite is given a negative charge by striking it with fur or flannel.
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(A) Test the electrophorus and be sure that it is working properly.
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The electrophorus is used as follows: The plate is first electrified by rubbing or beating with fur or a woolen cloth.
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