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

electrostatically

i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electrostatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025

Try an electrostatic glove instead. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025

To help engineers protect against the persistent, costly challenge posed by electrostatic discharge, IEEE has launched a new course. —IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025

The net electrostatic charges measured on treehoppers (N = 151), predatory wasps (N = 22), and mutualist bees (N = 301). —Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electrostatic

• electrostatic generator
• electrostatic precipitator

Rhymes for electrostatic

• adiabatic
• aristocratic
• asymptomatic
• axiomatic
• diagrammatic
• diaphragmatic
• endolymphatic
• epigrammatic
• homeostatic
• idiomatic
• magnetostatic
• melodramatic

Kids Definition

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

electrostatically

-ˈstat-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb