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Noun: electroscope  i'lek-tru,skowp
  1. Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign

Derived forms: electroscopes

Type of: measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

Encyclopedia: Electroscope

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