electrophorus

Definitions of electrophorus
  1. noun
    a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
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    type of:
    Van de Graaff generator, Wimshurst machine, electrostatic generator, electrostatic machine
    electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity
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