electrostatics
noun
elec·tro·stat·ics i-ˌlek-trə-ˈsta-tiks 
plural in form but singular in construction
: physics that deals with phenomena due to attractions or repulsions of electric charges but not dependent upon their motion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Generally, modern air purifiers come from two different camps, HEPA filters and electrostatics. 
Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021
Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021 Word History
First Known Use
1827, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
electrostatics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
elec·tro·stat·ics i-ˌlek-trə-ˈstat-iks
: physics that deals with phenomena due to attractions or repulsions of electric charges but not dependent upon their motion