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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Unlike chemical bonds, which involve the sharing of electrons by atoms or the effects of electrostatic forces among them, mechanical bonds involve molecules physically threading through one another.
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
Lunar horizon glow occurs when photons from the sun react with the moon’s soil, or regolith, causing electrostatic particles to float.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Researchers have built and tested small-scale models of their electrostatic shields, and the ESA is working on superconducting magnets.
—Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
Addition of expanded and enhanced service offerings, such as electrostatic disinfection.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Michael Franco, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
Lunar horizon glow occurs when photons from the sun react with the moon’s soil, or regolith, causing electrostatic particles to float.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Researchers have built and tested small-scale models of their electrostatic shields, and the ESA is working on superconducting magnets.
—Ars Technica, 25 Dec. 2024
Addition of expanded and enhanced service offerings, such as electrostatic disinfection.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Electrostatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrostatic. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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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