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Leyden Jar

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Noun

1. leiden jar, leyden jar

an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest

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Leyden Jar

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noun
physics
an early type of capacitor consisting of a glass jar with the lower part of the inside and outside coated with tin foil

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Leyden Jar

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a condenser for static electricity, consisting of a glass jar with a coat of tinfoil outside and inside and a metal rod connecting with the inner lining and passing through the lid

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Leyden Jar

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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.

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