static electricity
—static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ aep /ˈstæt̬-/
Ⅰ adjective ► F0 staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time: » Oil prices have remained static for the last few months.Thesaurus+: ↑Immobility
Ⅱ noun [U] 1 F0 noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air: » There's so much static on this radio I can't hear what they're saying.Thesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronics2 F0 (ALSO static electricity) an electrical charge that collects on the surface of objects made from some types of material when they are rubbed Thesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronics |