Definitions for astatic

astatic a·stat·ic

Spelling: [ey-stat-ik]
IPA: /eɪˈstæt ɪk/

Astatic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in astatic (aacistt).

Definitions for astatic

adjective

  1. unstable; unsteady.
  2. Physics. having no tendency to take a definite position or direction.

Origin of astatic

1820-30; Greek ástat(os) not steadfast, unstable (a- a-6 + statós standing) + -ic; see static

Examples for astatic

Fig. 139 shows how a current can be generated by two coils, H being connected to an astatic galvanoscope and E to a battery.

By arranging two magnetized needles with their poles opposite each other, Fig. 92, an astatic needle is formed.

There is much worry and misery in the world because so many are astatic, like a compass that has lost its loadstone.

This is a degree of sensitiveness that cannot be obtained with any of the astatic instruments known up to the present.

Note in which direction the right-hand end of the astatic needle is deflected.

Fig. 67 shows an astatic galvanometer for measuring weak currents.

The ends of the coil are to be connected to an astatic galvanoscope; this forms a closed circuit.

astatic, a-stat′ik, adj. having a tendency not to stand still: losing polarity, as a magnetic needle.

The loafing or astatic mind will fall into morbid tendencies.

If two magnetic needles of equal size and astatic galvanometers.

Word Value for astatic
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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