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static electricity

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English

Syllables
stat-ic -elec-tric-i-ty
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
6
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction.

Uncountable

noun

The electric discharge from such a body.

Uncountable

noun

Electrostatics.

Uncountable

Usage

Phrases

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Frequently Paired Words

triboelectric effect static cling dust bunny

Questions

What does static electricity mean?
An electric charge that has built up on an insulated body, often due to friction.

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