astatic
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ɪk adjective
1.
unstable; unsteady.
2.
Physics. having no tendency to take a definite position or direction.
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astatic (æˈstætɪk, eɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not static; unstable |
| 2. | physics |
| a. having no tendency to assume any particular position or orientation | |
| b. (of a galvanometer) having two mutually compensating magnets arranged so that the instrument is independent of the earth's magnetic field | |
| [C19: from Greek astatos unsteady; see | |
| a'statically | |
| —adv | |
| a'staticism | |
| —n | |
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Astatic
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
astatic
from Gk. astatos "unstable, not steadfast," from a-, privative prefix, + statos "placed, standing," from PIE base *sta- (see stet).
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astatic a·stat·ic (ə-stāt'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to astasia.
Unsteady; unstable.
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Astatic electric potential is formed by the coasting beam, when there is no transverse motion.
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