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- DictionaryStat·ic e·lec·tric·i·ty/ˈstadik əˌlekˈtrisədē/
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- 1. a stationary electric charge, typically produced by friction, which causes sparks or crackling or the attraction of dust or hair.
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Imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material
Static electricity is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. The charge remains until it can move away by an electric current or electrical discharge. The word "static" is used to differentiate it from current electricity, where an electric charge flows through an electrical conductor. Wikipedia