Leydenjar

Leydenjar
Leyden jar n.
An early form of capacitor consisting of a glass jar lined inside and out with tinfoil and having a conducting rod connected to the inner foil lining and passing out of the jar through an insulated stopper.
  [AfterLeyden (Leiden).]

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • Leyden jar — The Leyden jar is a simple device that stores static electricity in large amounts. It was invented in 1745 by Pieter van Musschenbroek (1692–1761), in Leiden, The Netherlands. It was the original form of the capacitor. The Leyden jar was used to… …   Wikipedia

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