electrostatic

adjective elec·tro·stat·ic \i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-tik\

Definition of ELECTROSTATIC

: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics

: of or relating to painting with a spray that utilizes electrically charged particles to ensure complete coating

— elec·tro·stat·i·cal·ly \-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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First Known Use: 1856

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adjective elec·tro·stat·ic \i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-ik\

: of or relating to static electricity or electrostatics

—elec·tro·stat·i·cal·ly \-ˈstat-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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