electrostatic
adjective
elec·tro·stat·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-tik 
1
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
2
: of or relating to painting with a spray that utilizes electrically charged particles to ensure complete coating
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For atomic nuclei to fuse, the nuclei must overcome their natural electrostatic repulsion.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
Charged water particles orbit a knitting needle, showing electrostatic processes in space.
—Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
As with all electrostatic headphones, the CRBN2 require an amplifier with an electrostatic output using a 580VDC bias also known as Stax Pro Bias.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
For those interested in experimenting with a few different methods and techniques, electrostatic methods use static electricity to enhance seed germination and plant growth, while magnetic methods stimulate plant growth by simply placing magnets near plants to create magnetic fields.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024
Charged water particles orbit a knitting needle, showing electrostatic processes in space.
—Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
As with all electrostatic headphones, the CRBN2 require an amplifier with an electrostatic output using a 580VDC bias also known as Stax Pro Bias.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
For those interested in experimenting with a few different methods and techniques, electrostatic methods use static electricity to enhance seed germination and plant growth, while magnetic methods stimulate plant growth by simply placing magnets near plants to create magnetic fields.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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electrostatic
adjective
elec·tro·stat·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
Medical Definition
electrostatic
adjective
elec·tro·stat·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
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