Definition of Electrascope
E*lec"tro*scope (?), n. [Electro-
+ -scope: cf. F. électroscope.]
(Physics) 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.
Condensing electroscope (Physics), a
form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained
by the use of a condenser.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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