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

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

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

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

The key is an iron-on wax that has the right hardness, ability to repel water, and antistatic properties.

From Time Magazine Archive

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