electrophorus electrophorus /ɪˌlɛkˈtroʊfərəs/

noun

1. () A simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity  ( electrophorus )
   a simple electrostatic generator that generates repeated charges of static electricity
    The physics teacher demonstrated how the electrophorus could generate static electricity.
   The physics teacher demonstrated how the electrophorus could generate static electricity.
   
   

 Electrophorus

1. Type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels  ( Electrophorus , genus Electrophorus )
   type genus of the family Electrophoridae; electric eels