Meaning of electrostatic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˌlɛktroʊˈstædɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    electrostatic

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from electro-+ static, on the pattern of hydrostatic

    Definitions

    1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity

    Examples

    • « an electrostatic generator produces high-voltage static electricity »

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