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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As with all electrostatic headphones, the CRBN2 require an amplifier with an electrostatic output using a 580VDC bias also known as Stax Pro Bias.
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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
According to Wei, the sensor uses two underlying principles—contact electrification and electrostatic induction.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
The scientists uncovered this phenomenon by first measuring the electrostatic charges of the caterpillars and of their frequent predator, the common wasp.
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2024
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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
According to Wei, the sensor uses two underlying principles—contact electrification and electrostatic induction.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
The scientists uncovered this phenomenon by first measuring the electrostatic charges of the caterpillars and of their frequent predator, the common wasp.
—Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 24 Nov. 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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