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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As Saatva explains, static electricity and the friction from tossing and turning during sleep can leave hair standing on end by morning.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Nessel also said the Oxford Center did not use a grounding strap for Thomas, which is essential to protect patients and equipment from static electricity that can serve as an ignition source in the chamber.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
In order to tame the static electricity, moisture is needed to weigh down the hair and diminish the charge, which is why Ellis suggests grabbing a leave-in cream, hairspray, or dry shampoo.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Effectively, this helps to reduce frizz, static electricity, and flyaways.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Nessel also said the Oxford Center did not use a grounding strap for Thomas, which is essential to protect patients and equipment from static electricity that can serve as an ignition source in the chamber.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
In order to tame the static electricity, moisture is needed to weigh down the hair and diminish the charge, which is why Ellis suggests grabbing a leave-in cream, hairspray, or dry shampoo.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
Effectively, this helps to reduce frizz, static electricity, and flyaways.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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 22 May. 2025.
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