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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Wimshurst Machine.
Wimshurst Machine - as a noun
Electrical device that produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electrostatic generatorelectrostatic machinevan de graaff generatorHypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The wimshurst machine is an electrostatic generator used to generate high voltages."
"To demonstrate electrostatic phenomena, the physics teacher used a wimshurst machine."
"During the science fair, a wimshurst machine was showcased to explain the concept of static electricity."
"The museum displayed a collection of antique electrical devices, including a wimshurst machine."
"As part of the experiment, the scientist connected the wimshurst machine to a Leyden jar."
