antistatic

Prevents static buildup

Antistatic describes materials or treatments that prevent the buildup of static electricity.

Antistatic wristbands ground electronics workers to protect sensitive components.

Antistatic sprays reduce cling in fabrics.

Antistatic bags shield computer parts during shipping.

The word functions as both adjective and noun: The packaging includes an antistatic.

electrical

grounding

Connecting to earth

conductive · earthing · capacitance · resistance · electron · current · voltage · polarity · ionization · triboelectric

materials

wristband

Band encircling the arm

  • matFlat floor covering
  • bagFlexible carrying container
  • foamBubble-filled substance

spray · coating · fabric · garment · footwear · packaging · liner · workbench · brush · tape

protection

shielding

Protecting from harm

compliance · testing · certification · standards

electronics

semiconductor

Partial electrical conductor

  • microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
  • PCBElectronic component substrate
  • circuitClosed electrical pathway

soldering · component · motherboard · memory · transistor · diode · resistor · capacitor · IC · wafer

cleanroom

contamination

Introduction of impurities

gowning · pharmaceuticals · microelectronics · biotech · fabrication · assembly · handling · sterile

Categories
Opposites
static electricity generation/accumulation

antistatictriboelectric

Charge from friction contact

electrostatic

electrical treatment or coating

antistaticuntreated

Not given care

insulating · uncoated

electrical treatment/property

antistaticinsulating

Preventing heat or electricity passage

dielectric · nonconducting

Family

static, statics, statically, electrostatic, electrostatics, static electricity

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G