: electricity that collects on the surface of something and does not flow as a current and can cause a mild shock if you touch it
In dry weather, static electricity can cause clothes to cling.
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“Static electricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/static%20electricity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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