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  1. 1. Alt. of Leyden phial Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an electrostatic capacitor of historical interest Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A glass jar or bottle used to accumulate electricity. It is coated with tin foil, within and without, nearly to its top, and is surmounted by a brass knob which communicates with the inner coating, for the purpose of charging it with electricity. It is so named from having been invented in Leyden, Holland. Source: webster

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