Electrophori

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈfoʊraɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of electrophorus; multiple devices that generate static electricity through friction and electrostatic induction.

Etymology

Plural form of electrophorus, the Latinized version of electrophore, used in formal scientific contexts.

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Electrophori were the Tesla coils of the 1700s—scientists loved them because they could make sparks dance and crackle repeatably, making invisible electricity visible and thrilling.

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