electrostatic
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/ɪˌlɛk.trəˈstæt.ɪk/
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/ɪˌlɛk.trəʊˈstæt.ɪk/
stationary electric charges
Etymology
Etymology Information
'electrostatic' originates from the Greek word 'elektron' meaning 'amber' and the Latin word 'staticus' meaning 'causing to stand'.
Historical Evolution
'elektron' and 'staticus' combined in the 19th century to form the modern English word 'electrostatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the study of electric charges at rest, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to stationary electric charges or fields as opposed to electric currents.
The electrostatic force between the particles was significant.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 14:36