Electroscope

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005338",
  "term": "Electroscope",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A scientific instrument used to detect the presence and magnitude of electric charge on a body. It typically consists of two thin, metallic leaves suspended from a conductor within a protective casing. When a charged object touches the conductor, the leaves acquire the same charge and repel each other, indicating the presence of an electric field.",
  "see_also": [
    "electrometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/electroscope/"
}