electrophorus

/ih-lek-trof-er-uhs, ee-lek-/US // ɪ lɛkˈtrɒf ər əs, ˌi lɛk- //UK // (ɪlɛkˈtrɒfərəs, ˌiːlɛk-) //

电光火石,电光石火,电光火石之间,电光火石间

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural e·lec·troph·o·ri [ih-lek-trof-uh-rahy, ee-lek-]. /ɪ lɛkˈtrɒf əˌraɪ, ˌi lɛk-/.
- : an instrument for generating static electricity by means of induction.

The electrophorus consists of an insulated conducting plate applied to an insulated electric.
These instruments are the electrophorus, the condenser of electricity, and the doubler of it.
To use the electrophorus, the ebonite is given a negative charge by striking it with fur or flannel.
(A) Test the electrophorus and be sure that it is working properly.
The electrophorus is used as follows: The plate is first electrified by rubbing or beating with fur or a woolen cloth.