ebonite

[ eb-uh-nahyt ]

/ ˈɛb əˌnaɪt /

noun

vulcanite.

Words nearby ebonite

ebola virus, ebola virus disease, ebon, ebonics, ebonist, ebonite, ebonize, ebonji, ebony, ebony spleenwort, ebor.

Origin of ebonite

First recorded in 1860–65; ebon(y) + -ite¹

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Examples from the Web for ebonite

To make this action easier a "sole," or metal conductor, is often placed under the ebonite.
The Study of Elementary Electricity and Magnetism by Experiment|Thomas M. St. John
The Insulating Table consists of a tin box (exactly like that used for the electrophorus cover), and an ebonite rod about 1¾ in.
The Study of Elementary Electricity and Magnetism by Experiment|Thomas M. St. John
To use the electrophorus, the ebonite is given a negative charge by striking it with fur or flannel.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
In a central hole of an ebonite casing is fixed a permanent magnet, M.
How it Works|Archibald Williams

If the ebonite is withdrawn without touching the tray, the latter will be found to be unelectrified.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for ebonite

ebonite

/ (ˈɛbəˌnaɪt) /

noun

another name for vulcanite

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