static electricity
noun
: electricity that consists of isolated motionless charges (such as those produced by friction)
Examples of static electricity in a Sentence
In dry weather, static electricity can cause clothes to cling.
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According to PetMD, dry climates, winter and static electricity can increase the likelihood of your pet’s long fur becoming matted.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
At human scale, static electricity is little more than a curiosity.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
As dust floats through the air, static electricity can attract particles of dirt, pollen, pet dander, and dust that accumulate on the fan blades over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
What to Look for in a Hair Blow Dryer for Curly Hair
Ionic technology: Ionic technology helps decrease frizziness, as the negative ions reduce static electricity and promote shiny, bouncy strands, says celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
At human scale, static electricity is little more than a curiosity.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
As dust floats through the air, static electricity can attract particles of dirt, pollen, pet dander, and dust that accumulate on the fan blades over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
What to Look for in a Hair Blow Dryer for Curly Hair
Ionic technology: Ionic technology helps decrease frizziness, as the negative ions reduce static electricity and promote shiny, bouncy strands, says celebrity hairstylist Michael Dueñas.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for static electricity
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“Static electricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20electricity. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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