anti-static

Prevents electric buildup

Anti-static describes materials or treatments that reduce or prevent the buildup of static electricity.

Anti-static sprays, wristbands, and bags protect electronics from discharge damage.

Anti-static fabric softeners keep clothes from clinging: I need anti-static sheets for the dryer.

Also spelled antistatic.

electronics

ESD

Apocrypha book abbr.

PCB · discharge · shielding · ionizer · dielectric · resistivity · capacitance · conductive · insulator · transistor

safety

hazard

Source of potential harm

spark · precaution · regulation · workplace · bonding · earthing · dissipative · anesthesia · combustible · industrial

textiles

fabric

Woven or knit material

nylon · synthetic · cling · laundry · garment · lining · upholstery · carpet · bedding · curtain

equipment

mat

Flat floor covering

  • bagFlexible carrying container
  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • glovesHand coverings with fingers

smock · brush · workbench · foam · packaging · film · wristband · flooring · cart · tote

haircare

comb

Toothed grooming implement

frizz · smoothing · humidity · styling · conditioner · serum · hairspray · bristle · ionic · shine

Categories
Opposites
static electricity generation/retention

anti-statictriboelectric

Charge from friction contact

electrostatic

electrical conductivity properties

anti-staticinsulating

Preventing heat or electricity passage

non-conductive · dielectric · resistive

Family

antistatic

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G