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<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.
<physics> Condensing electroscope, a form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained by the use of a condenser.
Origin: Electro- + -scope: cf. F. Electroscope.
(01 Mar 1998)
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