electroscope

Noun

Meaning

An instrument for detecting the presence of electricity, or changes in the electric state of bodies, or the species of electricity present, as by means of pith balls, and the like.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

device relay generator parts measuring instrument measuring system electricity meter charge gauge charge measurer charge detector electric field detector electric potential meter electrical indicator static charge indicator static electricity tester
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Hypernyms

measuring device measuring instrument measuring system

Phrases with the word

Lauritsen electroscope gold-leaf electroscope

Examples

Older electrometers Gold-leaf electrometer Gold-leaf electroscope The gold-leaf electroscope was one of the first sensitive instruments used to indicate electric charge. Source: Internet

If high-frequency light shines on the cap, the electroscope discharges and the leaf will fall limp. Source: Internet

The Braun electroscope replaced the gold-leaf electroscope for more accurate measurements. Source: Internet

The electroscope is an important tool in illustrating the photoelectric effect. Source: Internet

This type of electroscope usually acts as an indicator and not a measuring device, although it can be calibrated. Source: Internet

This will discharge a negatively charged electroscope and further charge a positive electroscope. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

electrorheology electrorotation electroscalar electroscopic electroscopy electroscrap