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
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce electrostatic (audio)
adverb

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Charged drops, the team notes in the paper, form naturally in clouds, thunderstorms, ocean waves, fountains, and waterfalls, as well as in industrial processes like electrostatic spraying and inkjet printing. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 The demonstration calculated the electrostatic interaction energy of nitric oxide reductase, a chemically complex metalloenzyme system. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 These electrostatic cloths will pick up loose particles rather than simply relocate them. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 Toto makes ceramic electrostatic chucks used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, while Nittobo supplies advanced glass fiber used in semiconductor package substrates. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for electrostatic

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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electrostatic

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

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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
-ˈstat-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce electrostatic (audio)
adverb
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