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11Static discharger — Static dischargers are commonly known as static wicks or static discharge wicks. They are used on aircraft to allow the continuous satisfactory operation of onboard navigation and radio communication systems. During adverse charging conditions… …
12static — [stat′ik] adj. [ModL staticus < Gr statikos, causing to stand < histanai, to cause to STAND] 1. of bodies, masses, or forces at rest or in equilibrium: opposed to DYNAMIC 2. not moving or progressing; at rest; inactive; stationary 3. Comput …
13Static electricity — For the science of static charges see Electrostatics Static electricity refers to the accumulation of excess electric charge in a region with poor electrical conductivity (an insulator), such that the charge accumulation persists. The effects of… …
14static electricity — Electricity E lec*tric i*ty ([=e] l[e^]k*tr[i^]s [i^]*t[y^]), n.; pl. {Electricities} ([=e] l[e^]k*tr[i^]s [i^]*t[i^]z). [Cf. F. [ e]lectricit[ e]. See {Electric}.] 1. (Physics) a property of certain of the fundamental particles of which matter… …
15static electricity — Franklinic Frank*lin ic, a. Of or pertaining to Benjamin Franklin. [1913 Webster] {Franklinic electricity}, electricity produced by friction; called also {static electricity}. [1913 Webster] …
16static electricity — noun a) an electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction b) the electric discharge from such a body See Also: triboelectric effect, static cling, dust bunny …
17friction — 1. The act of rubbing the surface of an object against that of another; especially rubbing the limbs of the body to aid the circulation. 2. The force required for relative motion of two bodies that are in contact. [L. frictio, fr. frico, to rub]… …
18static electricity — /ˌstætɪk ɛlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ (say .statik elek trisuhtee) noun 1. electricity at rest, as that produced by friction: *a few tonnes of feed were destroyed in the blaze, which was thought to have been caused by a build up of static electricity. –aap news …
19static electricity — noun Date: circa 1844 electricity that consists of isolated motionless charges (as those produced by friction) …
20static electricity — stat′ic electric′ity n. elm an electrical charge, often created by friction, consisting of stationary ions that do not move in a current • Etymology: 1875–80 …
