astatic
unstable; unsteady.
Physics. having no tendency to take a definite position or direction.
Origin of astatic
1Other words from astatic
- a·stat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- a·stat·i·cism [ey-stat-uh-siz-uhm], /eɪˈstæt əˌsɪz əm/, noun
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How to use astatic in a sentence
An astatic magnetic system placed beside the disc underwent deviations.
The presence of the current is easily shown with the astatic detectors.
How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus | Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. JohnHang the astatic needle so that the wire between the two parts will not quite touch the coil.
How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus | Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. JohnThe most convenient way will be to use two coils, one on each side of the astatic needle.
How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus | Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. JohnBy this the astatic needle is suspended and protected from air currents.
How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus | Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. John
British Dictionary definitions for astatic
/ (æˈstætɪk, eɪ-) /
not static; unstable
physics
having no tendency to assume any particular position or orientation
(of a galvanometer) having two mutually compensating magnets arranged so that the instrument is independent of the earth's magnetic field
Origin of astatic
1Derived forms of astatic
- astatically, adverb
- astaticism, noun
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