electrometer
noun
elec·trom·e·ter
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-mə-tər 
: any of various instruments for detecting or measuring potential differences or ionizing radiations by means of the forces of attraction or repulsion between charged bodies
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Thomson devised the quadrant electrometer to measure electric charge.
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
Using an instrument called an electrometer, built by Pierre and his brother, Marie measured the mysterious rays emitted by thorium and uranium.
—Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2019
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IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2024
Using an instrument called an electrometer, built by Pierre and his brother, Marie measured the mysterious rays emitted by thorium and uranium.
—Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 10 Oct. 2019
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“Electrometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrometer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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electrometer
noun
elec·trom·e·ter
i-ˌlek-ˈträm-ət-ər
: any of various instruments for detecting or measuring electric-potential differences or ionizing radiations by means of the forces of attraction or repulsion between charged bodies
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