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 layers, in conjunction with an electrostatic component, help block at least 95 percent of airborne particles and liquid droplets with a diameter greater than .3 microns.
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This friction causes dust grains to become electrically charged, sometimes strongly enough to produce tiny electrostatic discharges, similar to faint lightning.
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In the meantime, the Math and Science Academy's cleaning team is using electrostatic sprayers to disinfect classrooms.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
This friction causes dust grains to become electrically charged, sometimes strongly enough to produce tiny electrostatic discharges, similar to faint lightning.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, the Math and Science Academy's cleaning team is using electrostatic sprayers to disinfect classrooms.
—Jason Rantala, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025
This further enhances these electrostatic speakers' ability to mimic the experience of listening to music in a large hall.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 29 Jan. 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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