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electrostatic Definition

electro·stat·ic (ē lek′trō stat′ik, i-; --trə-)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with electrostatics
  2. designating or of a speaker in which electric force is applied to metal plates, causing a diaphragm suspended between them to vibrate

electrostatic Related Forms
elec′tro·stat′i·cally adverb
electrostatic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • precipitator: The ash is removed from the flue gases using electrostatic precipitators.
  • repulsion: The reason for this is the electrostatic repulsion of the protons.
  • discharge: ESD = electrostatic discharge The rapid transfer of a voltage potential into a circuit or component.
  • charging: Electrostatic charging of the sail must also be considered.
  • interaction: Note that there is no distance cut-off for electrostatic interactions; they are all computed.
  • cleaner: Honeywell electrostatic air cleaners remove these pollutants, leaving a healthier environment for everyone.

Modifying Another Word

  • predominantly: For particles in aqueous solution the interparticle forces are predominantly electrostatic in origin.
  • also: There are also electrostatic fields, e.g. between battery terminals.

Preposition: in

  • origin: The energy of the hydrogen bond is largely electrostatic in origin, reflecting the polar nature of the participating groups.