anti-static
UK/ˌæntɪˈstætɪk/US
Definitions
adj.
Preventing the buildup of static electricity
抗静电的；防静电的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanti-against, opposite
+
staticstand, set, place
=anti-static
anti- (against) + static = working against static electricity. static carries the Greek sta- root ('standing'): static electricity is charge that 'stands still' on a surface instead of flowing. Anti-static products stop that stationary charge building up.
Common Collocations
- 1.anti-static bag防静电袋
- 2.anti-static wristband防静电腕带
- 3.anti-static coating防静电涂层
Example Sentences
- 1.
Technicians wear anti-static wristbands when handling chips.