Wimshurst Machine (Noun)
Meaning
Electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Wimshurst machine was a popular device in the 19th century for demonstrating the principles of electrostatics.
- In the laboratory, the scientist used a Wimshurst machine to generate high-voltage discharges for her experiments.
- The Wimshurst machine, invented by James Wimshurst in 1883, is an electrostatic generator that produces high-voltage electricity.
- The museum exhibit featured a beautifully crafted Wimshurst machine that was restored to working condition.
- During the lecture, the professor used a Wimshurst machine to create dramatic electrical discharges, illustrating the principles of static electricity.