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electrostatic attraction

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electrostatic attraction [i‚lek·trə′stad·ik ə′trak·shən]
(electricity)


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They are durable because they are made of synthetic fibers brought together by electrostatic attraction.
The researchers showed that the geckos' setae do this by harnessing van der Waals forces- a weak electrostatic attraction which operates only at an intermolecular level.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anti-static chambers The electrostatic attraction of aerosol particles to a holding chamber's walls can reduce medication delivery, especially if there is a delay between actuation and inhalation.
 
 
 
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