Associations to the word «Electroscope»

Wiktionary

ELECTROSCOPE, noun. (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls

Dictionary definition

ELECTROSCOPE, noun. Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign.

Wise words

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe