electrostatics

American  

[ih-lek-truh-stat-iks] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈstæt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of physics dealing with electric phenomena not associated with electricity in motion.

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electrostatics British  

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with static charges and the electrostatic field

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Etymology

Origin of electrostatics

First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + statics

Example Sentences

With no electrostatics, only one out of 19 worm trajectories successfully reached the target.

From Science Daily

It will also provide time to test new, more efficient disinfecting technology like ultraviolet lights, microbial agents and electrostatics sprayers.

From New York Times

In physics, read up on electrostatics and circuits.

From US News

Perhaps Coulomb would have received it for his law of electrostatics, formulated in 1798 and Benjamin Franklin might even have received it for demonstrating that lightning is a form of electricity.

From Scientific American

Shinbrot’s lab originally was looking at the effects of electrostatics on pharmaceutical powders, and how a charge can make them stick to surfaces.

From Washington Post