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
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These polypeptides then fold into complex three-dimensional structures called proteins, driven by a combination of hydrophobic interactions, hydrogen bonds and electrostatic forces between atoms along the chain.
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26 June 2026
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Toto also has an advanced ceramics division that manufactures electrostatic chucks, which are precision components that hold silicon wafers in place during memory chip fabrication.
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18 May 2026
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Kj Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.
—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
Toto also has an advanced ceramics division that manufactures electrostatic chucks, which are precision components that hold silicon wafers in place during memory chip fabrication.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
18 May 2026
Smart bandage delivery To explore medical applications, the team attached drug-carrying PLGA nanoparticles to the algae using electrostatic interactions.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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
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