electrostatic

adjective

elec·​tro·​stat·​ic i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce electrostatic (audio)
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
electrostatically adverb

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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for electrostatic 

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electrostatic was in 1844

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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

electrostatic

adjective
elec·​tro·​stat·​ic i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik How to pronounce electrostatic (audio)
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics

Medical Definition

electrostatic

adjective
elec·​tro·​stat·​ic i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik How to pronounce electrostatic (audio)
: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics
electrostatically adverb
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