electrophorus

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elec·troph·o·rus | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-fə-rəs

plural electrophori\ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-fə-ˌrī

, -ˌrē \

Definition of electrophorus

: a device for producing electric charges consisting of a disk that is negatively electrified by friction and a metal plate that becomes charged by induction when placed on the disk

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“Electrophorus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrophorus. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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electrophorus

noun

elec·troph·o·rus | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträf-ə-rəs

plural electrophori\ -ˌrī

, -ˌrē

Medical Definition of electrophorus

: a device for producing electric charges consisting of a disk that is negatively electrified by friction and a metal plate that becomes charged by induction when placed on the disk

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