What is another word for electrostatic machine?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊstˈatɪk məʃˈiːn] (IPA) 
An electrostatic machine is a device that generates static electricity by using mechanical energy. The device has several synonyms which can be used interchangeably for this term. Some common synonyms for the term "electrostatic machine" are electrostatic generator, electrostatic device, and high voltage generator. Another popular synonym for electrostatic machine is Van de Graaff generator, which happens to be a specific type of electrostatic generator. Other synonyms include electrostatic motor, voltage generator, and electrostatic machine of Kelvin. All in all, a machine that creates electricity through the use of static charges can be referred to using various terms, including those mentioned here.
