"Van de Graaff generator" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Van de Graaff generators [plural]
Etymology: Invented by Robert J. Van de Graaff (1901–1967), American physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Van de Graaff generator}} Van de Graaff generator (plural Van de Graaff generators)
  1. (physics) A device in which an electric charge is built up on a large spherical electrode by means of a rapidly moving belt. Wikipedia link: Robert J. Van de Graaff Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: Van de Graaff [ellipsis] Related terms: Van de Graaff accelerator Translations (device in which an electric charge is built up by means of a moving belt): gerador Van de Graaff [masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-Van_de_Graaff_generator-en-noun-trjy2tMs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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