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Term: Static Electricity

Description:

Static electricity refers to the build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object. It is characterized by the imbalance of positive and negative charges, which can cause objects to attract or repel each other. Static electricity often occurs when two materials come into contact and then separate, resulting in the transfer of electrons between them.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: The phenomenon of electric charge build-up

Part of Speech: Noun

Sample Sentence 1: The crackling sound you hear when removing clothes from the dryer is caused by static electricity.

Sample Sentence 2: Rubbing a balloon against your hair generates static electricity, making the balloon stick to surfaces.

Sense 2: Pertaining to the study or use of static electricity

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sample Sentence 1: The science fair project focused on static electricity experiments with different materials.

Sample Sentence 2: The static electricity generator produces high voltage discharges for experimental purposes.

Sense 3: Localized areas or phenomenon related to static electricity

Part of Speech: Noun

Sample Sentence 1: The grounding of the equipment ensures that no static electricity damages sensitive electronic components.

Sample Sentence 2: The accumulation of static electricity in the cold, dry winter air often leads to painful electric shocks upon touching metal objects.