What is another word for electrostatic generator?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊstˈatɪk d͡ʒˈɛnəɹˌe͡ɪtə] (IPA) 
An Electrostatic generator, also known as an electrostatic machine or high voltage generator, is a device that produces electrostatic charges or high voltages through mechanisms such as friction, induction, or influence. There are various synonyms for the term electrostatic generator such as friction generator, high voltage source, Van de Graaff generator, static electricity producer, spark generator, and Wimshurst machine. Friction generators use rubbing materials to generate charge, while Van de Graaff and Wimshurst machines use charge separation and induction to produce high voltages. Spark generators produce a spark discharge and high voltage sources refer to a broader category of devices that produce high voltages. All of these devices fall under the category of electrostatic generators.
