Found 2 items, similar to Electroscope.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: electroscope electroscope n : measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
English → English (gcide) Definition: Electroscope Electroscope \E*lec"tro*scope\, n. [Electro- + -scope: cf. F. ['e]lectroscope.] (Physics) 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. [1913 Webster] Condensing electroscope (Physics), a form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained by the use of a condenser. [1913 Webster]