antistatic [an-tee-stat -ik, an-tahy-]
Word Origin
pertaining to a material or procedure that disperses, or inhibits the accumulation of, static charges on textiles, phonograph records, paper products, etc. Show More
Origin of antistatic First recorded in
1935–40; anti- +
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British Dictionary definitions for antistatic (of a substance, textile, etc) retaining sufficient moisture to provide a conducting path, thus avoiding the effects of static electricity Show More
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