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Electrostatic

Verb / ˌɪˌlektrəʊˈstætɪk / Another word for electrostatic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or produced by electric charges at rest; electricity generated by friction

Synonyms & similar words

static static charged electrical electrified electromagnetic magnetic positive negative current voltage potential field energy power force attraction repulsion friction ionization induction

Example sentences

  1. Electrostatic charges can cause lightning strikes.
  2. When you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to the wall, that's electrostatic.
  3. The electrostatic discharge from the carpet shocked me.
  4. Electrostatic generators can produce high voltages.
  5. The electrostatic force between two particles can be attractive or repulsive.

Quotes

  • The electrostatic force is the same whether the charged objects are moving or not. - Richard P. Feynman
  • Electrostatics is the unsung hero of our modern technological age. - John David Jackson
  • The electrostatic field is a clue to what's going on inside the atomic nucleus. - Murray Gell-Mann

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