Wimshurst machine

Other forms: Wimshurst machines

Definitions of Wimshurst machine
  1. noun
    electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity
    synonyms: Van de Graaff generator, electrostatic generator, electrostatic machine
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    types:
    electrophorus
    a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
    type of:
    electrical device
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
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