electrophorus (Meaning)
electrophorus (n)
a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels
electrophorus (n.)
An instrument for exciting electricity, and repeating the charge indefinitely by induction, consisting of a flat cake of resin, shelllac, or ebonite, upon which is placed a plate of metal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of electrophorus
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electrophorus Sentence Examples
- An electrophorus is a device that is used to generate static electricity.
- The electrophorus was invented by Alessandro Volta in the 18th century.
- An electrophorus is made up of two metal plates, one of which is insulated.
- The plates are separated by a layer of insulating material, such as sulfur or wax.
- When the insulated plate is rubbed with a piece of fur or wool, it becomes negatively charged.
- The negative charge on the insulated plate attracts positive charges from the metal plate.
- The positive charges from the metal plate are stored on the uninsulated side of the plate.
- When a grounded object is touched to the uninsulated side of the plate, the positive charges flow to the object.
- An electrophorus can be used to generate a spark, which can be used to light a fire or ignite fireworks.
- Electrophorus is a simple and inexpensive device that can be used to generate static electricity.
FAQs About the word electrophorus
a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity, type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eelsAn instrument for
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
An electrophorus is a device that is used to generate static electricity.
The electrophorus was invented by Alessandro Volta in the 18th century.
An electrophorus is made up of two metal plates, one of which is insulated.
The plates are separated by a layer of insulating material, such as sulfur or wax.
