anelectric

[ an-i-lek-trik ]

adjective

, Electricity.

1. not capable of acquiring a static electric charge when subjected to friction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anelectric¹

First recorded in 1820–30; an- ¹ + electric

Example Sentences

In various places on “Divers” you’ll come across “anelectric,” “nacre” and “grayscale.”

From New York Times

Anelectric, a body not easily electrified.

From Project Gutenberg