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To decompose by the direct action of electricity. Faraday.

, applied to an instrument which indicates the presence of electricity (usually called an electroscope). Balance electrometer. See under Balance.

The art or process of making electrical measurements.

s or machine for producing motion and mechanical effects by the action of electricity; an electro-magnetic engine.

Amber; also, the alloy of gold and silver, called electrum.

Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

The treatment of disease by electricity.

An instrument for producing sound by means of electric currents.

An instrument for exciting electricity, and repeating the charge indefinitely by induction, consisting of a flat cake of resin, shelllac, or ebonite, upon which is placed a plate of metal.

To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, or gold, by means of electrolysis.

One who electroplates.

The art or process of depositing a coating (commonly) of silver, gold, or nickel on an inferior metal, by means of electricity.

and depolarizing acid solution used in certain cells or batteries, as the Grenet battery. Electropoion is best prepared by mixing one gallon of concentrated sulphuric acid diluted with three gallons of water, with a solution of six pounds of potassium bichromate in two gallons of boiling water. It should be used cold.…

r the species of electricity present, as by means of pith balls, and the like. Condensing electroscope (Physics), a form of electroscope in which an increase of sensibility is obtained by the use of a condenser.

Relating to, or made by means of, the electroscope.

Pertaining to electrostatics.

That branch of science which treats of statical electricity or electric force in a state of rest.

Relating to electrotonus; as, the electrotonic condition of a nerve.

To cause or produce electrotonus.

Electrotonic.