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LEIDEN JAR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An electrostatic capacitor of historical interest
Synonyms:
Leiden jar; Leyden jar
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Leiden jar" is a kind of...):
capacitance; capacitor; condenser; electrical condenser (an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge)