electrostatic

American  

[ih-lek-truh-stat-ik] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈstæt ɪk /

adjective

Electricity.

1. of or relating to static electricity.

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electrostatic British  

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerned with, producing, or caused by static electricity

2. concerned with electrostatics

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electrostatic Scientific  

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-stăt′ĭk /

1. Relating to or caused by electric charges that are not in motion.

2. Compare electrodynamic

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Other Word Forms

• electrostatically adverb

Etymology

Origin of electrostatic

First recorded in 1865–70; electro- + static

Example Sentences

The goal is to determine when and how ionospheric disturbances might exert meaningful electrostatic effects on the Earth's crust.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The resulting electrostatic pressure could approach levels similar to tidal or gravitational stresses that are already known to influence fault stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The researchers had theorized that electrostatic induction was the mechanism driving the interplay between the worm and its target.

From Science Daily • Oct. 15, 2025

"We're helping to pioneer the emerging field of electrostatic ecology."

From Science Daily • Oct. 15, 2025

Tuve’s electrostatic accelerator would produce high voltages, all right, Lawrence told Brady.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik