Leyden jar

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Etymology

Named after the city of Leiden (in the Netherlands) where it was invented.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪdənˈdʒɑɹ/

Noun

Leyden jar (plural Leyden jars)

  1. (electrical engineering, historical) A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate static electricity between two electrodes.

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