electrostatic discharge

noun

An electric current, such as a spark, that is triggered when the potential difference exceeds a threshold value.

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Meanings

nounelectrostatic discharge (countable and uncountable, plural electrostatic discharges)

plural electrostatic discharges

  1. countableuncountableAn electric current, such as a spark, that is triggered when the potential difference exceeds a threshold value.
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