electrostatic
ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk
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Definition of electrostatic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physicsTECH.related to static electricity or electrostaticsTECH.
  • The electrostatic force attracted the small particles.
static
2.
charge by frictionTECH.involving the accumulation of charge due to frictionTECH.
  • Rubbing a balloon creates an electrostatic effect.
charged static
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Expressions with electrostatic

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bond formed by attraction between charged ions
Sodium chloride is held together by an electrostatic bond.
electric charge at rest on an object's surface
The balloon had an electrostatic charge after being rubbed.
region around a charged particle where electric forces occur
The electrostatic field around the particle influenced nearby objects.
device producing high voltage by static electricity
The lab uses an electrostatic generator for experiments.
sudden release of static electricity between two objects
Electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive electronic parts.
process of removing particles from air or gas using electric charge
Electrostatic precipitation is used in industrial exhaust systems to reduce pollution.

Origin of electrostatic

Greek, elektron (amber) + statikos (causing to stand)

Terms with electrostatic included in their meaning

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printing device
machine that prints using laser and electrostatic process
staticadj.
electrostatic
relating to stationary electric charges
physics
pertaining to electrostatic capacitance in devices
chemistry
chemical bond formed by electrostatic attraction between ions
ESDabbr.
abr: electrostatic discharge
sudden flow of electricity between two objects
high voltage
device producing electrostatic potentials up to 15 million volts
electricity
electrostatic generator with two contra-rotating discs
technology
dry photocopying process using electrostatic charges

Examples of electrostatic in a sentence

  • Electrostatic interactions are crucial in molecular chemistry.
  • The electrostatic force attracted the dust.
  • Electrostatic charges can cause sparks.

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  1. French:électrostatique, statique, ...
  2. German:elektrostatisch, ...
  3. Italian:elettrostatico, ...
  4. Spanish:electrostático, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrostático, ...
  6. Chinese:静电的, 带静电的, ...
  7. Japanese:静電気の, 帯電した, ...
  8. Arabic:كَهْرُسُكوني, كَهْرَسَاكِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶלֶקְטְרוֹסְטָטִי, ...
  10. Russian:электростатический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електростатичний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर विद्युत, विद्युतस्थैतिक, ...
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