electrostatic generator

Noun

Meaning

electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

electrophorus Van de Graaff generator electrostatic machine Wimshurst machine

Hypernyms

electrical device

Hyponyms

electrophorus

Examples

Around 1650, Otto von Guericke built a crude electrostatic generator : a sulphur ball that rotated on a shaft. Source: Internet

In 1705, it was noted that electrostatic generator sparks travel a longer distance through low pressure air than through atmospheric pressure air. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

electrostatic field electrostatic force electrostatic galvanometer electrostatic jar electrostatic machine electrostatic motor