antistatic

adjective

an·​ti·​stat·​ic
ˌan-tē-ˈsta-tik,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antistatic (audio)
variants or less commonly antistat
ˌan-tē-ˈstat,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antistatic (audio)
: reducing, removing, or preventing the buildup of static electricity

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The jogger-style pants are made of antistatic, stretchy fabric and have a flattering, smooth waistband, so comfort is a guarantee. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2024 Vinegar can soften clothes and produce a mild antistatic effect. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024 In addition to its featherlight nature, aerogel also exhibits antistatic properties and demonstrates excellent moisture management capabilities. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 July 2024 Linen is naturally thermo-regulating, antistatic, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, UV-resistant, and biodegradable. Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023 One brush is stiffer to target carpets, while a softer brush head contains an antistatic carbon fiber bristle for hard floors including wood and tiles. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 The firmer bristles are in charge of grabbing larger pieces of debris, while dust and dirt latch onto the softer ones, and the dustpan uses antistatic technology to prevent dirt from sticking to it. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 18 Mar. 2022 Armando Sobrado, an owner from Miami, added an antistatic treatment to his shiny black Afghan hound’s day-of coat regimen, extending his morning grooming schedule by 30 minutes. Washington Post, 14 June 2021 Earlier versions contained the same types of absorbent powders as dry shampoo, but with a little bit of an antistatic agent to help reduce frizz and flyaways, and maybe a bit of oil to provide some conditioning effects. Danielle Gray, Allure, 24 Nov. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antistatic was in 1912

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“Antistatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antistatic. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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antistatic

adjective
an·​ti·​stat·​ic ˌant-i-ˈstat-ik How to pronounce antistatic (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
: reducing, removing, or preventing the collection of static electricity
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