LEYDEN JAR

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An electrostatic capacitor of historical interest

Synonyms:

Leiden jar; Leyden jar

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("Leyden jar" is a kind of...):

capacitance; capacitor; condenser; electrical condenser (an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge)

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