ELECTROPHORUS E*lec`troph"o*rus, n.; pl. Electrophori. Etym: [NL., fr. combining form electro- + Gr. (Physics)
Defn: An instrument for exciting electricity, and repeating the charge indefinitely by induction, consisting of a flat cake of resin, shelllac, or ebonite, upon which is placed a plate of metal.
ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGICAL
E*lec`tro-phys`i*o*log"ic*al, a. (Physiol.)
Defn: Pertaining to electrical results produced through physiological agencies, or by change of action in a living organism.
ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGY
E*lec`tro-phys`i*ol"o*gy, n. (Physiol.)
Defn: That branch of physiology which treats of electric phenomena produced through physiological agencies.
ELECTROPLATE
E*lec"tro*plate`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Electroplating.] (Mech.)
Defn: To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, or gold, by means of electrolysis.
ELECTROPLATER
E*lec"tro*pla`ter, n.
Defn: One who electroplates.