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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls
2. 2
   measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

deviceelectrical parts and devicesgeneratorpartsrelay

Etymology

From electro- + -scope.

Related phrases

Lauritsen electroscopeelectric charge

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