What is another word for static electricity?
Pronunciation: [stˈatɪk ɪlɛktɹˈɪsɪtˌi] (IPA) 
Static electricity is a phenomenon that occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. There are several words and phrases that can be used as synonyms for static electricity, depending on the context in which it is being discussed. Some common synonyms include electrostatics, triboelectricity, and spark discharge. Electrostatics refers to the study of electric charges that are at rest, while triboelectricity refers specifically to the generation of static electricity through friction between two different materials. Spark discharge, on the other hand, refers to the release of static electricity that occurs when two charged objects come into contact with one another.
