antistatic

American  

[an-tee-stat-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈstæt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. pertaining to a material or procedure that disperses, or inhibits the accumulation of, static charges on textiles, phonograph records, paper products, etc.

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antistatic British  

/ ˌæntɪˈstætɪk /

adjective

1. (of a substance, textile, etc) retaining sufficient moisture to provide a conducting path, thus avoiding the effects of static electricity

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Etymology

Origin of antistatic

First recorded in 1935–40; anti- + static

Example Sentences

While the finding may add to ticks’ terrifying attributes, this knowledge could also be used to improve antistatic tick defenses.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Dr. England agreed, suggesting a future experiment where some sheep go through a “carwash of antistatic spray,” while others don’t, would be “quite a funny idea,” he said.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Armando Sobrado, an owner from Miami, added an antistatic treatment to his shiny black Afghan hound’s day-of coat regimen, extending his morning grooming schedule by 30 minutes.

From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2021

At Nortel's optoelectric labs in suburban Ottawa, Canada, researchers in baby blue antistatic "bunny suits" work around the clock to put as many as 160 wavelengths on a fiber.

From Time Magazine Archive

The second is to spray antistatic chemicals on the rug.

From Time Magazine Archive