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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The ventilation system incorporates electrostatic air cleaning, humidification, and outside-air exchange and can support MERV 20 filters capable of removing smoke from forest fires.
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Remove Surface Dust Use an electrostatic or feather duster to remove dust from the cabinet doors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The ventilation system incorporates electrostatic air cleaning, humidification, and outside-air exchange and can support MERV 20 filters capable of removing smoke from forest fires.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Remove Surface Dust Use an electrostatic or feather duster to remove dust from the cabinet doors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for electrostatic
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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