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antistatic

antistatic

1 3.7
A substance or device used to stop static electricity
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈstætɪk/
  • Specialized
: antiestático
  • TS 1 antistatic pallets protect delicate components and are available in three sizes: 80, 120, and 160 mm.

Examples

  • The technician applied an antistatic coating to the circuit board to prevent damage from static electricity.

  • Many electronic manufacturers use antistatic bags to protect sensitive components during shipping.

  • An antistatic spray is essential for maintaining electronic devices free from static buildup.

Antonyms

static
  • Specialized
29 6.4

Having an electric charge on a surface that can cause small shocks

How Resistant

insulator
  • Specialized
5 4.7
antistatic
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Surface Forms

antistatic singular
antistatics plural

Morphology

antistatic = antistatic (transparent) = anti + static

The noun is a converted use of the adjective antistatic, and the form itself remains transparently anti- + static.

Etymology

An antistatic comes from anti- 'against' and static 'not moving', like in stationary, so an antistatic is a spray, device, or coating that stops static electricity from building up and protects electronic parts.