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Robert Van de Graaff

Definition: Robert Van de Graaff was an American physicist and inventor known for his creation of the Van de Graaff generator, a device that produces high voltages of static electricity.

Usage:

1. Noun: Robert Van de Graaff's invention, the Van de Graaff generator, is widely used in scientific experiments.
2. Adjective: The Robert Van de Graaff generator is a popular tool for studying electromagnetic forces.
3. Verb: The scientist successfully Van de Graaffed a high voltage charge to the metal sphere.
4. Adverb: She quickly adjusted the Van de Graaff generator and produced an intense electrical field.

Examples:

1. The Robert Van de Graaff generator is a fascinating invention.
2. The physicist Robert Van de Graaff conducted groundbreaking research in the field of electrostatics.
3. The students were amazed by the incredible sparks created by the Van de Graaff generator.
4. During the scientific demonstration, the Van de Graaff generator emitted a crackling sound.

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