Found 2 items, similar to Static electricity.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: static electricity static electricity n : electricity produced by friction
English → English (gcide) Definition: Static electricity Static \Stat"ic\ (st[a^]t"[i^]k), Statical \Stat"ic*al\ (-[i^]*kal), a. [Gr. statiko`s causing to stand, skilled in weighing, fr. 'ista`nai to cause to stand: cf. F. statique. See Stand, and cf. Stage.] 1. Resting; acting by mere weight without motion; as, statical pressure; static objects. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to bodies at rest or in equilibrium. [1913 Webster] Static electricity, Statical electricity. See the Note under Electricity, 1. Statical moment. See under Moment. [1913 Webster]