Associations to the word «Leyden»

Wiktionary

LEYDEN, proper noun. Synonym of Leiden.
LEYDEN JAR, noun. A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.
LEYDEN JARS, noun. Plural of Leyden jar
LEYDEN PHIAL, noun. Leyden jar
LEYDEN PHIALS, noun. Plural of Leyden phial

Dictionary definition

LEYDEN, noun. A city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620.

Wise words

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