Leyden jar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003320",
  "term": "Leyden jar",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An early form of electrical capacitor used to store a static electric charge. It consists of a glass jar coated on both the inside and outside with metal foil, with a conductive rod passing through the lid to the inner foil. This device was instrumental in early experiments with electricity and can store charges up to several kilovolts.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Leyden phial",
    "Kleistian jar"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Leidener Flasche",
    "es": "botella de Leyden",
    "fr": "bouteille de Leyde"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/leyden-jar/"
}