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1. (n.) electrophorus
an instrument for generating static electricity by means of induction.
Etymology: (1778; prob. Latinization of It elettroforo; see electro -, -phore)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) electrophorus
a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
2. (noun) Electrophorus, genus Electrophorus
type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels
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1. (noun) Electrophorus
an instrument for exciting electricity, and repeating the charge indefinitely by induction, consisting of a flat cake of resin, shelllac, or ebonite, upon which is placed a plate of metal
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. Electrophorus
A genus of fish, in the family GYMNOTIFORMES, capable of producing an electric shock that immobilizes fish and other prey. The species Electrophorus electricus is also known as the electric eel, though it is not a true eel.
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