Wimshurst machine en · NOUN
Etymology
Developed between 1880 and 1883 by British inventor James Wimshurst (1832–1903).
Meanings
- An electrostatic generator with two large contra-rotating discs mounted in a vertical plane, two crossed bars with metallic brushes, and a spark gap formed by two metal spheres.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimshurst machines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |