antistatic

[ an-tee-stat-ik, an-tahy- ]

adjective

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

antistatic

/ ˌæntɪˈstætɪk /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of antistatic¹

First recorded in 1935–40; anti- + static

Example Sentences

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

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

From New York Times

Weaponizing polonium 210, which is used to produce antistatic materials, would not have been beyond the imagination of the Kremlin’s version of Q, the research and development genius of the James Bond novels and films.

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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

Also of concern to the pediatricians are perfluoroalkyl chemicals, or PFCs, used in grease-proof paper and packaging, and perchlorates, an antistatic agent used in plastic packaging.

From New York Times