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electrostatic discharge, ESD
The movement of static electricity from a non-conductive surface which can damage or destroy semiconductors and other circuit components.

Static electricity can build on paper, plastic, or other non-conductors and be discharged by human skin (a finger) contact.

It can also be created by scuffing or rubbing one's shoes on a carpet or by brushing a non-conductor.

This entry is located in the following unit: electro-, electr-, electri- (page 82)