How to Use electrostatic in a Sentence

electrostatic

adjective
  • Just measure the window, cut the electrostatic film to size, and stick it on the glass.
    — Stephen Treffinger, House Beautiful, 14 Oct. 2013
  • But to them, the physics of arthropods makes electrostatic forces inevitable.
    — Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
  • An electrostatic or microfiber duster works best.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • An electrostatic charge works like a magnet to trap the floating menaces and attach them to the fibers.
    — Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Your ears might receive a small electrostatic discharge from the earbuds.
    — Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue, 10 Dec. 2018
  • To remove dust, use a microfiber cloth or electrostatic duster like a Swiffer duster.
    — Shannon Quimby, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • As charge flows through the transistor, electrons drop into the well, and electrostatic forces hold them in place.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2020
  • At the tips of the flaps, the electrodes of each layer are designed for optimal electrostatic grip.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2016
  • Every night at closing, the lounges undergo an electrostatic spray to kill any germs on surfaces.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2020
  • By controlling the height and electrical charge of the plate, the electrostatic forces on the dust grains can be controlled.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2019
  • The Miofive comes with two 3M double stick pads and two electrostatic clear stickers.
    — Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2022
  • The goal is to send electrons close enough to atomic nuclei in a protein to feel an attractive electrostatic force.
    — Eric Hand, Science | AAAS, 23 Jan. 2020
  • An electrostatic charge attracts particles and pushes them through filters in the ear pieces.
    — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Plus, the masks use electrostatic absorption, which means that rather than passing through the fiber, the particles are trapped.
    — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Try an electrostatic glove instead.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Soft, lightweight, and flexible flaps use electrostatic forces to pick up a fragile object.
    — David Berreby, National Geographic, 18 Aug. 2020
  • The study of how electrostatic forces affect living things in an ecosystem is known as electric ecology.
    — Oliver Whang, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
  • Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • An electrostatic powder coat booth.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Their fibers are pressed close together and have an electrostatic charge that attracts molecules to stick to the mask rather than passing through.
    — Dave Kolpack, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Feb. 2022
  • This is thanks to an electrostatic charge and pleated design that attracts even the smallest particles.
    — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The electric charge is a key part of the electrostatic interaction, the force between electric charges.
    — Rhett Allain, Wired, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The spokes may be caused by electrostatic charges within the rings, but their nature remains mysterious.
    — Corey S Powell, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2016
  • When parts of the fabric move slightly, tiny electrostatic charges are generated.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The airline bought 750 electrostatic sprayers to clean planes after every flight.
    — Roland Li, SFChronicle.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • Just as socks can stick together when pulled from the dryer, small particles will stick to the electrostatic properties of the mask.
    — Claire Bugos, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
  • There is also an electrostatic touch panel with a bright and sharp LCD output.
    — Douglas Helm, Popular Mechanics, 19 June 2022
  • They’re protected by several layers of tape, a copper-foil electrostatic shield, and more tape.
    — Eric Schlaepfer, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2023
  • The net electrostatic charge for individuals of each species.
    — Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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