electrostatics

[ ih-lek-truh-stat-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

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

electrostatics

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstætɪks /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrostatics¹

First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + statics

Example Sentences

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

Although initially trained as an organic chemist, part of the reason I decided to study computational and theoretical chemistry is because of their connections to physics by way of quantum chemistry, electrostatics and statistical thermodynamics.

From Scientific American