static electricity
noun
: electricity that consists of isolated motionless charges (such as those produced by friction)
Examples of static electricity in a Sentence
In dry weather, static electricity can cause clothes to cling.
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At human scale, static electricity is little more than a curiosity.
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
As dust floats through the air, static electricity can attract particles of dirt, pollen, pet dander, and dust that accumulate on the fan blades over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The second reason pet hair clings to clothing is due to mechanical friction, a process that creates static electricity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Dogs' fear of thunderstorms can originate from a mix of factors including noise aversion, separation anxiety, and static electricity buildup, according to Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
As dust floats through the air, static electricity can attract particles of dirt, pollen, pet dander, and dust that accumulate on the fan blades over time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
The second reason pet hair clings to clothing is due to mechanical friction, a process that creates static electricity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
Dogs' fear of thunderstorms can originate from a mix of factors including noise aversion, separation anxiety, and static electricity buildup, according to Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for static electricity
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“Static electricity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20electricity. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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