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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.

ositing 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.…

An instrument for detecting the presence of electricity, or changes in the electric state of bodies, or 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.

Of or pertaining to electrical tension; -- said of a supposed peculiar condition of a conducting circuit during its exposure to the action of another conducting circuit traversed by a uniform electric current when both circuits remain stationary. Faraday.

To cause or produce electrotonus.

Electrotonic.

The modified condition of a nerve, when a constant current of electricity passes through any part of it. See Anelectrotonus, and Catelectrotonus.

A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.

One who electrotypes.

Pertaining to, or effected by means of, electrotypy.

The act or the process of making electrotypes.

The process of producing electrotype plates. See Note under Electrotype, n.

Amber.