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Definition of Electroscope

1. Noun. Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign.

Definition of Electroscope

1. n. 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.

Definition of Electroscope

1. Noun. (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls ¹

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Definition of Electroscope

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Medical Definition of Electroscope

1. 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, a form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained by the use of a condenser. Origin: Electro- + -scope: cf. F. Electroscope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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