electrophorus noun. [ɪlɛk'trɒf(ǝ)rǝs, ɛl-] Also Anglicized as electrophore [ɪ'lɛktrǝfɔ:]. L18.
[from ELECTRO-: see -PHORE.]
A simple device for building up a static charge, consisting of a dielectric disc that is given a negative charge by friction, and a metal plate that is placed on the disc and then earthed, so that it acquires a positive charge when it is removed.

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