STATICELECTRICITY

Static electricity

Static electricity is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. The charge remains until it is able to move away by means of an electric current or electrical discharge. Static electricity is named in contrast with current electricity, which flows through wires or other conductors and transmits energy.

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static electricity

Noun

  1. An electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction.
  2. The electric discharge from such a body.
  3. Electrostatics.


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