Electrostatically (Adverb)
Meaning
In an electrostatic manner; "the dust adhered electrostatically to the surface".
Examples
- The balloon rubbed against hair will then remain suspended electrostatically above a surface.
- Many airborne pollutants tend to adhere electrostatically to air cleaner elements regardless of their size.
- Opposite charges attract each other electrostatically so particles stick together.
- Charged dust particles also attract and stick electrostatically to oppositely charged surfaces.
- The particles of dust and dirt in the air are attracted electrostatically to the oppositely charged filter.