Word
electrostatic
Phoneticselec·tro·stat·ic
US/ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊˈstætɪk/
UK/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊstˈætɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the physical forces between objects that have an electric charge. You often hear this word when talking about things like static shocks or dust sticking to your clothes.
adj. relating to or caused by static electricity. Often describes forces or phenomena resulting from the accumulation of electric charges on the surface of materials.
Examples
“The electrostatic charge made the plastic wrap stick to the table.”
“During the dry winter months, electrostatic shocks are common when you touch a metal doorknob after walking on a wool carpet.”
“The electrostatic precipitator uses high-voltage electricity to attract and trap fine particles from the air, making it an essential tool for industrial air purification.”
Examples
simple
“The electrostatic charge made the plastic wrap stick to the table.”
contextual
“During the dry winter months, electrostatic shocks are common when you touch a metal doorknob after walking on a wool carpet.”
complex
“The electrostatic precipitator uses high-voltage electricity to attract and trap fine particles from the air, making it an essential tool for industrial air purification.”
Real-World Examples
“Researchers then adjusted the voltage until the electrostatic effect exactly balanced the gravitational effect, preventing the torsion balance from turning.” “The researchers have repeatedly levitated hot droplets of the alloy on Earth: in vacuum and in electromagnetic and electrostatic fields at DLR in Cologne.” Etymology
From electro- + static.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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