electroscope

electroscope
An instrument for the detection of electrical charges or ionization of gas by beta or x-rays; consists of two strips of gold leaf suspended from an insulated conductor and enclosed in an airtight container viewed with a low-power microscope. [electro- + G. skopeo, to examine]

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elec·tro·scope i-'lek-trə-.skōp n 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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elec·tro·scope (e-lekґtro-skōp) [electro- + -scope] an instrument for measuring the intensity of radiation by detecting the motion imparted to charged strips suspended from a conductor.

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