electrostatically
electrostatically — adverb
1. by means of static electricity, meaning electric charge that stays on a surface
by means of static electricity, meaning electric charge that stays on a surface rather than moving as a current through a wire
Vinícius rubbed a balloon on his sweater, and it stuck electrostatically to the wall.
electrostatically + verb of result (stuck)
Daichi peeled plastic wrap off his textbook, and the sheets clung electrostatically to his fingers.
Aylin watched paper pieces jump electrostatically toward the comb she had brushed through her hair.
The factory sprays paint onto car doors electrostatically so the coating is even all over.
Zola's hair floated upward electrostatically when she removed her woollen hat on a dry morning.
- statically
much less common; 'statically charged' is a fixed phrase, but 'statically' alone rarely substitutes for 'electrostatically'
文法句型
electrostatically + verb
electrostatically + adjective
用法筆記
Common in scientific and technical contexts — you are most likely to encounter this word in physics classrooms, electronics manuals, or descriptions of industrial painting processes.
常見錯誤
electrostatically — adjective
- electrostaticallypositive
- more electrostaticallycomparative
- most electrostaticallysuperlative
1. relating to electric charge that builds up and stays on a surface, rather than f
relating to electric charge that builds up and stays on a surface, rather than flowing as a current through a wire
A plastic comb builds an electrostatic charge when you brush dry hair in cold air.
electrostatic charge + builds up (common collocation)
Ms. Tanvi's students used an electrostatic generator to make their hair stand on end.
Electrostatic forces between the balloon and the wall kept it in place for a minute.
Many office printers use electrostatic charges to pull tiny ink particles onto the paper.
- dynamic
in physics, 'dynamic' describes moving electric current; 'electrostatic' describes charge at rest
文法句型
electrostatic + noun
用法筆記
Attributive use (before a noun) is far more common than predicative use. Common noun partners: charge, field, force, generator, discharge, attraction, interaction.