First Known Use: 1810
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electroscope
noun elec·tro·scope \i-ˈlek-trə-ˌskōp\
Definition of ELECTROSCOPE
: any of various instruments for detecting the presence of an electric charge on a body, for determining whether the charge is positive or negative, or for indicating and measuring intensity of radiation
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Origin of ELECTROSCOPE
probably from French électroscope
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electroscope
noun elec·tro·scope \i-ˈlek-trə-ˌskōp\
Medical Definition of ELECTROSCOPE
: any of various instruments for detecting the presence of an electric charge on a body, for determining whether the charge is positive or negative, or for indicating and measuring intensity of radiation
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