electrostatic
adjective/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,777 most common English word
Meaning
relating to stationary electric charges or fields, not moving current.
Example sentence
The technician wore special gloves to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging the circuit board.
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