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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the branch of physics that deals with static electricity; that is, with the force exerted by an unchanging electric field upon a charged object uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of physics that deals with static electricity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aerostaticshydrostaticssciencestatics

Etymology

From electro- + statics. Coined by William Whewell in 1840.

Related phrases

electric fieldstatic electricity

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