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Electrophorus (Noun)

Meaning 1

Type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The electrophorus is a type of electric eel that is native to the fresh waters of South America.
  • Scientists have been studying the electrophorus for decades to understand the secrets behind its ability to generate electricity.
  • The electrophorus is the type genus of the family Electrophoridae, which includes several species of electric eels.
  • In the wild, the electrophorus can grow up to 2 meters in length and weigh up to 20 kilograms.
  • The electrophorus has specialized cells called electrocytes that produce an electric discharge, which it uses to stun its prey.

Synonyms

  • Genus Electrophorus

Meaning 2

A simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Wimshurst Machine
  • Electrostatic Machine
  • Van De Graaff Generator
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