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

electrostatically

i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electrostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Addition of expanded and enhanced service offerings, such as electrostatic disinfection. —Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Researchers in South Korea and Switzerland are offering a potential solution: an electrostatic clutch system. —IEEE Spectrum, 22 Dec. 2024

For atomic nuclei to fuse, the nuclei must overcome their natural electrostatic repulsion. —IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024

Charged water particles orbit a knitting needle, showing electrostatic processes in space. —Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electrostatic

• electrostatic generator
• electrostatic precipitator

Kids Definition

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

electrostatically

-ˈstat-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb