electrophorus
- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfɔrəs/
- Specialized
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electróforo
- An electrophorus can be assembled easily using a metal plate and an insulating material.
Examples
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In the physics lab, students constructed an electrophorus for their experiment on electrostatics.
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The scientist used an electrophorus to demonstrate the generation of static electricity.
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The electrophorus generates static electricity efficiently.
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I built an electrophorus for my science project.
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In the physics lab, students constructed an electrophorus for their experiment on electrostatics.
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An electrophorus can be assembled easily using a metal plate and an insulating material.
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The scientist used an electrophorus to demonstrate the generation of static electricity.
Synonyms
A machine that makes strong static electricity and can produce sparks
A machine that makes a strong electric charge by collecting static electricity
Compounds
- Specialized
A long fish like an eel that lives in freshwater and makes strong electric shocks to hunt and protect itself
Surface Forms
Morphology
electrophorus = electro + phor + us
The term contains the learned combining form electro- plus a bound classical element, but the meaning 'a device for generating repeated static charges' is technical and not directly inferable for most learners.
Etymology
Electrophorus comes from Greek parts electron meaning 'amber', an old material that makes static electricity when rubbed, and -phorus meaning 'bearer' or 'carrier', as in phosphorus 'light-bearer'. So an electrophorus is literally an 'electricity-bearer', which fits a simple device that carries and gives a static electric charge.
